Time Is Ticking By

Time goes by very quickly.

It seems that just yesterday, most of my time was spent tending to our two little kids, a son and a daughter.

We went to every free event within a 25 mile radius, attended "Parents and Twos" together programs at the local library, listened to music, read untold numbers of books over and over again, made thousands of freshly baked cookies, baked and decorated gingerbread houses at Christmas time, and on and on.

Now, those little kids are all grown up and living their own lives with their own little ones.

Suddenly, there are now grandchildren who brighten and lighten life with their hugs and laughter. 

Others are seen via computer because they live in another state but seeing their faces makes my heart jump for pure joy.

Yes, time marches on, whether we want it to or not.

Treasure every second given to you.

Accept those hugs, sing those songs, and plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas get togethers. 

Life is to be cherished, celebrated, and loved to the max.