Hello. My name is Stephanie and I still carry around my 4½ year old daughter. Yes, my husband and son make fun of us. Yes, I know it is bad for my back, hips and body. Believe me, they feel the pain from it. However, that pain is nothing compared to the pain my heart feels to see my children growing so fast.
When I became pregnant with my daughter, I slowly stopped lifting and carrying my older son. However, that was a much easier transition. All the books I read said pregnant women shouldn’t lift heavy things. So there was an easy reason for me to say “no” and it was fairly easy for him to understand.
But as time passed by, my little mama’s boy-love bug turned into a big boy, who rarely likes to be hugged and wipes off any kisses you can sneak. Now, I relish any hug or snuggle I get with him.
Thankfully, my daughter is still in the mama’s girl stage. She loves to snuggle and give (and get) hugs and kisses. However, every once in a while she copies her brother and wipes off my kisses or says she doesn’t want me to sit by her, which of course breaks my heart and remind me of what lies ahead. This is why, when my little girl reaches up for “uppy”, it is so hard for me to find a reason to say, “no.” For I know the day will shortly come, when she won’t want to be held anymore. I’m hopeful that hugs and kisses won’t be denied shortly thereafter. So, until then (or my body gives out) I will be carrying my little one when she asks me to carry her.
Wishing you many hugs and kisses,
Stephanie
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11 Comments
so sweet!!
See is a sweetie. You are right. Time flies and they grow up fast. Enjoy every minute and phase of your children’s lives. Love u all
I loved reading this! I completely relate. Even though my oldest is just 4, I still feel the time flying by… each day he is more and more grown up! I too, snuggle, and carry, and kiss, and snuggle some more… NO SHAME MOMMA! 🙂 I’m there with ya!
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Thank you! It is always nice to hear that you are not alone. Thanks for sharing!
My daughter is 7 and I still pick her up and carry her to bed most nights:) Stopping by from #blogger52project
That is refreshing to hear. Thank you for sharing. You must be a strong mama, too!!
My girls are now grown. But I have a 21 month old grand daughter. Yes, I love holding her in my lap and reading. I rock her to sleep, then hold her in the recliner till she wakes up. I’m physically unable to pick her up, but I will continue to do all those other things as long as she will let me!
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Some of my favorite times were/are rocking my children!
Carry that little one as long as you can! They grow up so fast and after a while even the grands are too big to carry. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
So sweet ….carry on! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
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