Jacey is growing up. And I don't like it. The other day she buckled herself into her booster seat and I said "Jacey, please don't do that again. That's a grown-up thing to do, and I don't like it when you grow up. I want you to stay little."
So ever since that day she's been finding little things to do that are "grown-up things." Like getting the mail. Or bringing her plate to the sink after dinner. Or doing her chores without me asking. And every time she does it she says "Mooooom. I did a grooooown-up thiiiiiing." And I say "Please don't do that again. I want you to stay little." And she giggles and then, of course, she continues doing it.
Heh heh. Sucker.
Seriously though, she's growing up too fast. I registered her for kindergarten last week. As I was getting in the car I started tearing up at the thought, and I had to shake myself and say "Get a grip! It's just registration! Save it for the first day at least!" I don't really consider myself an emotional person but I guess it's different when it comes to my kids.
Yesterday afternoon we went to the Draper temple open house. I remember so clearly going through the open house of the Las Vegas temple shortly after we moved there. One of the things I remember best was the bride's dressing room. It is simply beautiful. And I knew that when I got married it would be in that temple, and I would put on my wedding gown in that room. And I did. 13 years later, with my mom by my side. And yesterday as we went through the bride's dressing room in the Draper temple, my mind fast-forwarded 20 (+!) years to when my daughter will dress in white in a similar room, with me at her side. And, well, I dare any mother of daughters to have that experience and not get emotional about it.
They grow up too fast.
7 comments:
This is really sweet post. Sniff sniff.
Oh my gosh Cynthia, you said everything that I have been thinking about lately. Riley turns 5 tomorrow and it is really hard for me that she is getting older!!! I feel like the next time I blink she will be all grown up, and just like you said, getting married. Such a sweet memory you had of the bride's dressing room- I have to admit I lost it a little bit reading that. Okay I'm done ranting:)
I need to try some of that reverse psychology on Kallie! Good one!
Oh, and good luck on 20+ years instead of only like 16 or so! That'll fly by!
Love this girl, and you too. And just so you don't feel too abnormal, I cried coming home from Kindergarten registration too. My best tip for the first day of school? Wear your sunglasses. :)
Yep, pretty sure that one would make me emotional too. What a sweet memory of the Vegas temple and what a sweet thought of that for Jacey.
You should tell Jacey that playing with your hair and scratching your back are really grown up things. I can't wait to start tricking my kids!
Hey Cynthia. Here is something for you to try.
http://nicks365.blogspot.com/
Kinda tough thinking up ideas.
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