Let them be little

My kids are growing too fast. I worry. I worry if I'm teaching them enough. I worry about them going out into the world and hope and pray that I've helped them learn right from wrong. I worry too much.

The other day I heard this song (again) by Billy Dean, I think Lonestar does a version of it, too, but it made me cry because its how I feel right now. They're so little, and the grow too fast, but the best thing I can do for them is to let them be little, to give them love and affection and teach them all I can. Gosh, I love my kids SO much and I feel so so SO incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to raise these precious children. It is overwhelming sometimes and a lot of work, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. And today is the last day I will have a 3 year old, a 2 year old and a 1 year old. Because tomorrow is my sweet Aspen's 4th birthday. And its crazy. Its crazy how quickly they grow up. Anyway, I ramble. I never quite know how to put into words the thoughts that are in my head. Obviously! ;) But anyway, I just am so so so grateful for my Sweet Aspen, my Munchkin Mia, and my Monkey Isaac. They teach me so much. They make me a better person. Their love and their hugs and kisses make me happier than anything I could have ever imagined. I love them. And I love my handsome hubby for being such a good daddy to them and for supporting me and making it so I can be home with my babies. I hit the jackpot with him for sure. :)

Anyway, here are the lyrics to that song I was talking about. :)

LET THEM BE LITTLE - Billy Dean

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.