I look at my girls and there is so much I see:
I see them as infants and remember the first time I held them in my arms. So small and fragile and yet able to elicit so much love.
I see them as toddlers, learning to take their first steps and move towards that which interests them.
I see them as excited young schoolchildren, thrilled with the discovery of learning and eager to explore the art of learning.
I see them as pre-teens becoming aware of the world around them and showing the first steps of independence.
I see them as teenagers, discovering who they are and deciding on who they will be in the future.
I see them as beautiful, fun-loving, full of energy and excitement.
I see them as a blessing in my life, as a gift that was given to me to nurture and enjoy.
I look at my girls and there is so much I see: past, present and future.
What do you see when you look at your children?
(This post was inspired by the Five Minute Friday prompt: See)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
Thank you for visiting me this morning Colline! Yes, I see all the years flashing before my heart as well. It seems like just yesterday our daughter was a newborn.
I pray you have an awesome Friday and weekend!
Beth
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I often cannot believe how quickly my babies have grown!
Have a wonderful weekend too with your loved ones.
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I had a dream about my daughter last night. 🙂 They do stay with us forever.
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That is something I am thankful for 🙂
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I see my babies bouncing around the house have grown into responsible, loving, successful young men, and I am so proud of them.
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And with good reason. I have been surprised on a few occasions by my children when they have shown unexpected qualities. I love it 🙂
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So beautiful, Colline! It says exact what I see…. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Amy. Isn’t it a beautiful hung to know that your children are a blessing from God? I know that it makes me appreciate them more.
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Dear Colleen
I am the mother of two sons. The eldest got engaged on Christmas Day and truth be told, at the moment I see my grandchildren running around playing with their grandmother. Oh, these mother hearts that always have place for another one to love!
Blessings XX
Mia
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I think each mother looks forward to the moment they will have grandchildren around them. Young children are always such a joy to be around – especially if you do not have the day-to-day responsibility of them.
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I see love! What a wonderful post Colline. Love your mother thoughts.
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Thank you Ruth. I am always grateful that I have the opportunity to be a mom.
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Colline that is so true. We are fortunate. Not everyone gets the chance to be a mom.
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You said it all Colline. They are such a blessing. 😀 *hugs*
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Thank you Sonel 🙂
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Colline, I quess that makes us loving parents! Every time I look at my 18 year old I see all the different times she has ever hugged me or smiled at me, and all the times I arrived home from work, and she would be waiting at the door with a great big hug! Those are some of the priceless treasures that on one can take away from where they hang beautifully in the hallways of our hearts and mind. Thanks for sharing your smiling words…have a very blessed weekend!
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Those precious moments are priceless. The hugs and love of our children are what make everything we do for them worthwhile.
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Very inspiring post Colline 🙂
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Thank you Jake.
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This is beautiful, Colline.
When I look at my son, who is now 28, I see his dad (he passed away when he was 47). It is incredible how much our boy looks like his dad. I love when I see that in him. 🙂
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I am sure if his dad saw him he would also be proud. 🙂
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I’m betting he’s watching. I have to think so.
🙂
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such a loving and imaginative post Colline, I guess I do that now with my grandchildren, seeing them full of life and promise … although sometimes I do see my sons moving into middle-age with wisdom and tenderness, fulfilling their dreams, and staying well!
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I don’t think there is nothing more gratifying than to see your grown-up children fulfilling their dreams and becoming the adults you helped them to become.
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Oh, that was such a beautifully evocative post as in my mind’s eye I saw my girls in those stages too.
Now, I see two of my girls as Mothers themselves and that has a whole new magic. Thank you for this post which brought me so many lovely thoughts. 🙂
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To see my daughters as mothers is something I look forward to 🙂
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Depends on the time. Delightful companions. Little horrors, pushing the limits. Angels, being particularly sweet. Monsters, overtired and fighting like cat and dog. Being deliberatiely obtuse. Creating pride by showing brilliance at sport or academics.
Now the grandkids carry on the tradition.
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I am sure the best thing about grandkids is that you can enjoy the lovable bits and pass them on to mom and dad when they are horrors 🙂
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One of the loveliest things about having a daughter is seeing her with her own little one. When I am having a challenging moment, I think of my grandson, 3 months old cooing at his mother (my daughter). I hold this image like a short seconds long film-clip in my mind and surrender to the warmth and love that fills my heart for the both of them.
Then, of course, something breaks that reverie…like my own 8-year-old screeching because his brother is tormenting him. Oh well. That’s what makes the reverie so delicious again next time!
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Such a beautiful and precious moment Darlene. I am sure that one day the eight year old will be holding his own child in his arms and the screeching will be a memory of the past.
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I see my children through the eyes of my grandchildren, it brings back so many memories.
Regards
Ian aka Emu
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It must be quite an experience to see this – something I have to look forward to 🙂
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I don’t have any, but I like your sentiments 🙂
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Thank you Paula.
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