Live Through It

Today while walking out of the gym, Cael runs right in front of two ladies to push the handicap button and automatically open the doors. (Sorry Chet, I know you would hate that I let him do it, but he LOVES it!) I was a little embarrassed that he cut them off but then he put out his hand like he had just served them something and ushered them through the doors. It was quite cute. He was proud. I love to see his excitement for little things, especially if he is helping someone. These women were probably high 30s, young 40s. They looked good. Not like they had 5% body fat, but I would have taken either body. One said to the other, "Do you remember those days?" while chuckling. The friend says, "Yeah! I never thought I would live through it. Every day felt sooooo long. It went so fast! Glad it's done." I am so sick of hearing that I will miss these days some day. I do believe that I will miss them, bits and pieces. I wanted to hug these women! I wanted to say, "Thank you for remembering every day felt soooo long, and thank you for saying it went way to fast, and thank you for reminding me that I need to CHERISH every good moment, and laugh more at the bad, so that when it's gone, I can say, That was fun, but on to a new stage!" When I hear from every old lady that has ever went to Walmart that I will miss these days of taking 5 boys to the store, I laugh. I hope these ladies are right, but I will take the good looking 40 somethings passing comment, and try to remember that it will pass too quickly, and even though Chet seems to work each day for 40 hours, I need to enjoy the now for what it is! I am so lucky to have 5 AWESOME boys! They are amazing boys, and they deserve the BEST!