You're Going to Miss This

The other night I was driving home from Awana after 8 with 2 VERY tired children in the van when Trace Adkins song "You're going to miss this" came on the radio. Here are a few of the lyrics...

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater Dog's barkin', phone's ringin' One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin' She keeps apologizin' He says they don't bother me I've got 2 babies of my own One's 36, one's 23 Huh, it's hard to believe But you're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss thisYou're gonna miss this Yeah, you're gonna miss this

These lyrics struck me. Maybe because I was listening to both kids arguing...however, I really do think one day I'll look back and think those were the days. While they're physically exhausting I still get to control where they are and for the most part what they do. These days are coming to an end! There will be a day I let them get behind the wheel of a car and let me tell you that gives me a panic attack just thinking about it! Addison. behind. the. wheel. of. a. car. Lord help me!!!

In just a few short weeks (hopefully only 8!) our house is about to be turned upside down with the birth of our sweet baby!!! I want to enjoy those days...even with no sleep! I want to soak in every bit of Collins being a baby. Afterall, our plan is for this to be our last baby! I don't want to miss a second. I pray daily that God will help me to slow down and enjoy our babies while they're still babies! These days are fleeting! I register Caden for school in 2 weeks! YIKES!

So...for today, I'm throwing caution to the wind...waking Addison up after only an hour long nap and we're headed out to play and enjoy this beautiful weather! I'll be sure to post pictures later!

Happy Valentines Day Caden and Addison!! Jesus loves you and Mommy and Daddy do too!!!!!!