tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post5061374826650411656..comments2024-03-28T06:42:32.513-07:00Comments on Afternoon Coffee And Evening Tea: Letting GoBillie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-4667172919117028862014-05-23T05:02:12.835-07:002014-05-23T05:02:12.835-07:00Oh Billie Jo.....I haven't gotten around to th...Oh Billie Jo.....I haven't gotten around to this post all week, but I'm so glad I finally did. My motherly heart ached as I read this knowing too well that feeling. Knowing too well that with each passing summer, school year, birthday, I suddenly see my kids in a new light. They are slowly going away and I have to let them go. Some days this feels like forever with the little girls and then I look at the gone-too-fast years with my big kids and know that they all slip away.<br />Beautiful, motherly post and reminder to step back today to be at peace and enjoy. These days will pass before I even blink.<br /><br />Happy Weekend to you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604810218733272554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-75929675795278641602014-05-22T13:51:37.786-07:002014-05-22T13:51:37.786-07:00Flynn is so sweet! Her photo with her hat- oh my ...Flynn is so sweet! Her photo with her hat- oh my goodness, too precious. Even thought I'm not a mom, I really enjoyed reading this because it makes me realize more just how special the feeling a mother has for her children and babies is as they grow. This was so beautiful.<br /><br />Hope you are having a wonderful Thursday :)<br />Blessings!Jazzminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956934048448104058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-50591226434470533062014-05-21T13:49:05.346-07:002014-05-21T13:49:05.346-07:00Such a beautiful post, my dear friend! Just wanted...Such a beautiful post, my dear friend! Just wanted to let you know that Lilies for Laura has moved and is now Camp Love Nest { camplovenest.blogspot.com }.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013135577288307113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-26897123847139926052014-05-21T08:58:51.034-07:002014-05-21T08:58:51.034-07:00such a sweet post. My 4 yr old also has been needi...such a sweet post. My 4 yr old also has been needing to grow a bit too. She has always stayed with me instead of swimming with the big kids...this year, I know it will be different. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561187611952737419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-67257815766280234122014-05-20T18:24:54.758-07:002014-05-20T18:24:54.758-07:00Beautiful. Tears in my eyes, because I know exactl...Beautiful. Tears in my eyes, because I know exactly what you mean!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04403424443165722625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-71159300395300673202014-05-20T14:11:52.723-07:002014-05-20T14:11:52.723-07:00So true!
We were just talking about not being in ...So true!<br />We were just talking about not being in a rush to push Miss C into her big girl bed. It's all set up, but she prefers her crib. And that's okay. With the older kids, we were always pushing for the next stage. <br />Hang onto each sweet and tender moment ;) Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-19029540109955979492014-05-20T13:01:55.646-07:002014-05-20T13:01:55.646-07:00Oops...I, of course, meant pretty little thing - I...Oops...I, of course, meant pretty little thing - I have a difficult time typing on a lap top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-78387471342953611632014-05-20T13:00:48.242-07:002014-05-20T13:00:48.242-07:00She is such a pretty little thin! It is the hardes...She is such a pretty little thin! It is the hardest when the youngest grows up. Time for another baby...at least that is what I wish I could have.<br /><br />:) HopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-20910394430283209282014-05-20T11:52:49.364-07:002014-05-20T11:52:49.364-07:00Oh man, I think that's why we all blog. It...Oh man, I think that's why we all blog. It's a bit of holding on. We dig our heals in and try, oh we do try to keep em little. Every little step away from us hurts. I feel what you do and 'get' exactly what you're saying. Why does it have to hurt so? But it does. All the little phases and stages... little pangs at our heart. Abigail has been needing me less in the morning. Getting dressed by herself. And I hate it! I loved this honest post Billie Jo. We'll just have to help each other through I think. Bit by bit... little by little. I'm sorry, truly sorry that she won't be 'staying' with your for baths and jammies at night or under a cozy blanket in the afternoon. "just one more" I ask for all the time. If only I could do 'baby days' again... (deep breath) I don't want it to be so but somehow His timing, His plan was for me to have these two. But if only I could have them as babies one more time. Thanks for your honesty Billie Jo... you were the best baby mommy ever. Man, I wish I knew you ten years ago! xoxoxo Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136315204046257756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-6891079153608131682014-05-20T09:00:41.574-07:002014-05-20T09:00:41.574-07:00Oh Billie Jo, this was so beautiful and heartfelt....Oh Billie Jo, this was so beautiful and heartfelt. I feel the same way about my "baby." Our kids are really just here on loan, right? It is so hard to get through chapters like this one. <br />And yes, hopefully grandchildren will be another special chapter. Love all of those pictures. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-48541780413647389552014-05-20T07:56:36.169-07:002014-05-20T07:56:36.169-07:00I was just thinking about this very subject last n...I was just thinking about this very subject last night with Hope. I know she's only 16 weeks, but look how fast that flew by. She is our last baby and I find myself saddened by that fact that I won't hear the sweet baby breathing as I feed her. The silly coo's as she discovers her voice. The sweet smell of baby soap after our showers. Those tiny little features I stare at daily. But most of all, her sweet size and our cuddle time. I'm so afraid I will forget all of these things as she grows, just as I have with my other children. (It's sad how we can't remember all the little things) I find the reality saddening and I cry more with this little angel. Maybe that's a memory I can hold on to.Scoobyloves2004https://www.blogger.com/profile/03282484197204359911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-7114833859945629152014-05-20T07:13:08.868-07:002014-05-20T07:13:08.868-07:00I love this beautiful post so much because it is t...I love this beautiful post so much because it is the essence of who you are. You are so devoted to your sweet family. What an amazing gift for your children to have a mother who cherishes every single moment with them. I'm so grateful for your example, and for all that you do to brighten the world around you. All of your babies are so lucky to have you. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787528604251936976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-23758451050406069502014-05-20T05:30:31.826-07:002014-05-20T05:30:31.826-07:00She is so sweet; I love that very first picture! ...She is so sweet; I love that very first picture! My Baby Girl isn't even here yet and I already dread the day that she grows away from me a little bit. My oldest is already there, and I'm doing my best to hold on to the little one as long as I can. No matter how much we plan and prepare, it's still always too early. <br />She is a precious little girl and it sounds like you have prepared her well!!Lindsey @ The Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00072039036188100002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-14183499251351097342014-05-20T04:36:26.532-07:002014-05-20T04:36:26.532-07:00Beautiful post! It's so hard to watch them gr...Beautiful post! It's so hard to watch them grow and go, isn't it? <br />Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-91691406537926502812014-05-19T21:15:13.190-07:002014-05-19T21:15:13.190-07:00Oh my you have me sitting here with tear running d...Oh my you have me sitting here with tear running down my face. I have been pretty emotional this past week thinking how quickly time goes by. Next Thursday Nicolas graduates from elementary school and Isabella graduates from middle school on Friday. <br />I find I have had a harder time letting Juliana go because she is my "baby"Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-2097827319717958342014-05-19T20:11:19.541-07:002014-05-19T20:11:19.541-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Madelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721349139975265768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-35012698481677302682014-05-19T19:56:34.868-07:002014-05-19T19:56:34.868-07:00Oh Billie Jo, my heart is melting and the tears ar...Oh Billie Jo, my heart is melting and the tears are flowing! Your sweet Flynn reminds my of my precious little boy who is growing up way too quickly, becoming more independent.<br /><br />It's certainly never easy, but it's also a joy and blessing to be able to watch them grown and mature. Thank you for this lovely post, my friend. Enjoy your week! Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-43016505676752356722014-05-19T19:29:44.429-07:002014-05-19T19:29:44.429-07:00Billy Jo, what a heart touching post of your deep ...Billy Jo, what a heart touching post of your deep love for that precious little girl. Reading this brought back many of my own memories with my two daughters. Stephanie is the youngest and we were and still are so very close. I can feel your mother pain.<br />There are so many chapters in our lives, and I believe God has it that way so we keep busy in each chapter, therefore we will not remain sad for too long. We have to move on to the next, and there is great joy in every chapter! Enjoy them to the fullest. :-)<br />Bless your dear heart.<br />Joy! DebbieDebbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-30027767315646076472014-05-19T19:16:22.823-07:002014-05-19T19:16:22.823-07:00This is the sweetest post and hits too close to ho...This is the sweetest post and hits too close to home for me as well :( It's so hard to let them grow up and away from us. Your little Flynn is adorable and I bet she'll surprise you now and then when she decides she might just want to be at home with just you now and then!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152744529601522112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-85933147879427313152014-05-19T17:55:37.238-07:002014-05-19T17:55:37.238-07:00So precious. I had a wonderful Dr and wife that I...So precious. I had a wonderful Dr and wife that I worked for for 10 years while my children were growing up. I was going through the same thing when my baby girl was about that age. She reminded me how the baby girl is pushed out of the nest by it's mother. I know that's true but it's hard and even harder when they really are ready to fly their wings. She gave me a recording my Dr. James Dobson called, "Releasing Your Grown Children." Her children were leaving the nest at the time and she knew I would need it for later. I know you will enjoy this new journey as well. I loved every season of my children's lives and even now. Prayers for you at this season in your life. White Lace and Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597921659943106119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-13435676572291064972014-05-19T17:35:35.347-07:002014-05-19T17:35:35.347-07:00Billie Jo, what a sweet post. The time goes by al...Billie Jo, what a sweet post. The time goes by all too quickly. I am treasuring every moment with my grandson as I know it won't be long before he will be in school, playing ball, and then going to college.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-90776651061510963092014-05-19T16:59:13.102-07:002014-05-19T16:59:13.102-07:00It is hard to see our children grow and leave us ....It is hard to see our children grow and leave us ...now I am watching my oldest granddaughter grow up and that is really hard!! At least I have sweet Elliott who will turn six months old in June!! Gotta love on him while I can!Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-79665540290548641002014-05-19T16:45:50.820-07:002014-05-19T16:45:50.820-07:00It makes my heart ache, but be happy at the same t...It makes my heart ache, but be happy at the same time. I have been right where you are, and know exactly how you are feeling. Bless you my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159140810921705288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-12630534405919653752014-05-19T15:12:02.631-07:002014-05-19T15:12:02.631-07:00Aww..you got me crying again. How precious..I have...Aww..you got me crying again. How precious..I have been so angry these past few days, I haven't realized this. How true this applies to every parent. Bless you sweet friend. (I needed to read this)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.com