Growing Pains

We have had a busy past couple of weeks in the Lacy household. Mackenzie celebrated her First Holy Communion last weekend, Mackenzie and Peyton finished school, and Mia Clare had her first birthday this weekend. Between planning two parties, state testing, and closing out the school year, this mama is tired. However, when I lay my head down at night, all I can do is think about how fast the time is flying by. It seems like just yesterday I brought Mackenzie home from the hospital, clueless about what it was going to take to be a great mom. Seeing her lead the congregation in the opening song dressed in her first communion gown was almost surreal. It was as if I could picture her standing there on her wedding day, because that too will be here before I know it. Peyton completed his first year of school and will soon be a big first-grader. I can't hardly believe that he went from Pre-K to first grade so quickly. Watching him mature, physically and academically, has been such a joy. And then today, singing "Happy Birthday" to Mia Clare just brought tears to my eyes. It wasn't long ago that she was a fussy infant battling the infamous acid reflux. I used to pray for those days to pass as quickly as possible, and now that they have, I wish I could go back. (Well, maybe not THAT far back, but you get the point!) For any new moms out there, heed my warning, you're going to miss these days. My mom used to always tell me, "This too shall pass." Funny how at the time I wished they would, and now I'm sad that they have. However, time must go on and change must take place. As it does, I will live for the moments that are going to pass by all too quickly. I hope that you all will do the same.

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If I haven't said it lately, let me say it again, Thank God for my mother! I couldn't do half the things I do, or be half the person I am, if it were not for my mother. She is the epitome of a "super-mom" and although I know I probably never will, I hope to be just like her some day. I have always said that I never realized just how much my mother loved me until I became a mother myself. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our mothers are the easiest ones to take for granted. I guess it's because we know they will be there when life slows down. However, no matter how busy life gets, I hope that not a day goes by that she doesn't know how much I adore and cherish her and our relationship.
I love you, Mom!