Time In A Bottle

From the moment I saw this clock in downtown Duluth, MN

I knew I wanted a picture of my kids

standing free form, on it's base.

At the time,

Kori was the only one who dared get up-

it's a lot higher than it looks :0

The image reminded me of a song from my mom's era-

Jim Croce's "If I Could Save Time in a Bottle"

The first verse says,

"If I could save time in a bottle,

the first thing that I'd like to do,

is to save every day

till eternity passes away,

just to spend them with you"

I love this song,

it is how I feel about being a mom.

I had high hopes for motherhood when my kids were little.

And my high hopes have been met and exceeded.

But now I am in a new phase of motherhood,

I'm not so sure how I feel about this phase,

and I'm not entirely sure I am as prepared as I should be.

Child #1 is home for the summer from his first year at college.

It was exciting to send him off to school. 

I was consumed with excitement for him 

and the beginning of the rest of his life.

But than reality hit and I really missed him!

Child #2 is entering her Senior year of High School.

 And I am wiser and more experienced.

And I know how hard it is to end my day,

and give out kisses,

and turn out the lights,

with someone not tucked into their childhood bed.

I know it's a good thing,

and growing up is part of the plan,

and moving on is the only way to progress,

and succeed,

and experience life to it's fullest...

but all I can say is

I wish I could Save Time in a Bottle!