The Days Are Long But The Years Are Short

I thought I should explain the title of our blog. I came across this quote in reference to being a stay at home mom, and although I am not technically a SAHM, I completely understood and related to it. My job is flexible enough to allow me to stay home with Everett most of the time, which has been wonderful. But I'm not going to lie: trying to keep a very busy toddler occupied and happy all day long is exhausting, particularly since I am often trying to get work done at the same time. I often find myself watching the clock starting around 3 in the afternoon, counting down until I know Omar will be home. Those last few hours can seem to ssssstretttttchhhhh out; hence, "the days are long."

And yet, it seems like the weeks and months have absolutely flown by. It feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital, and now somehow she is a true toddler, running and climbing and chatting up a storm. Having opinions (and expressing them!) and making us laugh constantly. How did we get here so quickly? Thus, "the years are short."

And as frustrated, overwhelmed, or exhausted I sometimes find myself at the end of the day when my house is a mess, the laundry is backed up, and the mail is sitting unopened in huge piles on the counter: every smile, every giggle, every running hug makes it worth it. And while sometimes I am counting down the seconds, wishing Omar would get home already so I can get a break and pour a glass of wine - what I really want is for her to stop growing up so fast, to slow it all down and savor every moment. Because time really does fly, and I can never get these moments back.

But don't misunderstand: nap time is great. =)