It's True...Children Do Grow Up So Quickly

Grandmother, Joe and I went to a dance recital for a friends little girl this afternoon. One of the "dance" numbers was a group of mothers pushing their babies in strollers. They were accompanied by this song and it really touched my heart because the words of the song are so true. It doesn't seem like my own son should be 26 years old this year and now have his own child. When I run across old pictures of Corey, I think back and wish that I could and should have done more with him when he was growing up. I loved him at every stage of his life thinking it couldn't get any better, but it always did. It's already been over a month since I spent time with Derek and I feel quite sure he's already changed so much. I regret that I will never ever see him as a "baby" ever again since he will almost be walking the next planned visit. So, to all you young parents - cherish every day with your babies, no matter their age, for someday you too may look back and wish you'd spent more time playing with and loving them.

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.
So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little. Let them be little.