Today, my little one took his first steps into boyhood. This transformation has been unfolding gradually, a subtle shift that I only now recognize. His movements have changed, his stance is different, and I see a new spark in his expressions. It’s funny how you can witness change every moment yet still feel blindsided by it.
I nursed my son before his nap today, and when we finished (and it feels like we’re nearing the end of that chapter), I could see the difference. As he drifted off in my arms, it struck me: the infant I once knew had transformed into a little boy. His unruly hair, elongated limbs, and lean frame replaced the familiar pudginess I had come to adore.
There was no mistaking it.
So, I held him a bit longer today. I cradled him like the little boy he has become, the weight of him resting heavily on my shoulder. I let him slumber there for what felt like ages, knowing that in those moments of stillness, I could suspend time. As long as I held him, he was still mine. But I knew that eventually, I would have to put him down, and with that act, the magic would fade. Just like that, he would continue to grow, inching closer to adulthood.
It’s undeniable.
“Enjoy them while they’re little,” everyone says. “They grow so fast.” That saying rings true and false simultaneously. In the midst of daily routines, time can feel excruciatingly slow—a meal can stretch into eternity, and a sleepless night can seem endless. And yet, that familiar refrain echoes: they grow so fast.
So, I hold him a moment longer today, because already, my baby is a memory. In just a blink, an older boy will take his place, followed by a teenager and then a young man. And so, I continue to cradle him—heavy on my shoulder, a reminder of this fleeting time—in his nursery, where time seems to stand still.
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Summary
In this heartfelt reflection, a mother cherishes the fleeting moments of her child’s early years, recognizing the bittersweet nature of growth. As she holds her son, she grapples with the reality that time moves swiftly, urging parents to savor each moment while they can.