Harvesting Kale: he makes me stop.

Lately Kale has me stopping dead in my tracks. I'll be walking toward my baby or watching him through the little window in the door at his school and then - I freeze. Because it seems like every time I look at him, he looks just a little bit older. He's a little bit faster. A little bit funnier.

When Kale was a baby and people told me to hold onto every moment because it all goes by so fast - I actually wanted to choke them (I promise I'm not a violent person). Because at that point, time couldn't move fast enough. Because having a high-needs baby isn't easy. And as much as I loved squishy, newborn Kale, I love chubby, toddler Kale in a whole new way. A way that makes my heart explode. A way that makes me wish time would slow down. A way that makes me stop dead in my tracks.

4 comments:

LisaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
just imagine: one day they will be teenagers. gasp! ps. love kale in the big boy boots!
bulo888September 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM
such a great post! love the pics too! also stopping by to let you know there is an award waiting for you on my blog. check it out. :)
WeeMason Man's MomSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Okay, in that first picture, Kale looks like a little boy and not at all like the little Kale I remember. And then I scrolled down and saw the boots and laughed and laughed. They grow so quick!!
Olivia GraceSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM
He is growing so much, I can't even believe it!! He is so absolutely precious, I love his cheeks! I was thinking of you this week and actually came to your blog for some insight and encouragement: we moved Brees to her own bed in her room!!! It has worked out great and I just wanted to thank you for your endless wealth of attachment parenting knowledge, you inspire me so much!!