01/08/2024
I heard once that the weeks are long and the years are short.
And it’s true.
Time has never seemed to pass by as quick as it does now.
I blinked and you were 5.
If I could pause time, just for a moment, I’d hold it in my hands and smile a little while.
Breathe it in. Forever remember the now with you in it.
You paint your world with a brush that knows no bounds,
The sparkle in your eyes, contagious and whispering of wonder.
Yesterday you were in my arms, clinging to my breast.
Today you nestle into my side, resting in its safety and comfort.
You’re a little bit older now. A little bit bigger too. Learning and growing everyday. I swear your grew an inch lastnight.
You build and create with things deemed useless,
bringing to life worlds not yet known. Ones filled with magic and outrageous quests.
Markers scattered on the floor in haste, your hands move quickly to draw images etched in your mind.
You tell stories of beautiful adventures with characters wrapped in wild konundrums. The little girl in me awakened at your words.
Dancing and moving is a second language, one that helps you calm your soul. Window down, singing at the top of your lungs, you move with abandon and give me permission to do the same.
It’s deep feelings and big emotions in our home. Something your heart knows well. I am no stranger to overwhelm and here, I think you know, you are accepted for who you are.
You’ve never been one to live meek or little. You dream big and live loudly. Sure of your self, you stand strong. Feet firm and covered in dirt, the mountains move when you have something set in your heart.
Kisses on the cheek. Arms wrapped in mine. You are kind and loyal and oh so loving. That hearty chuckle fills empty rooms, forever echoed in my soul.
If you could see the boy you’re becoming, like a fly on the wall, I hope you’d smile. If you could see you now, you’d be proud.
It’s been 5 years.
5 years of smiles, of feet tucked under mine.
5 years of snuggles in bed, dolphin kisses shared.
5 years of telling epic stories, of arms dancing in the wind.
5 years of being your best friend.
5 years of you.
