The days are long, but the years are short.

Today DOS had her 18 month well child check up. All is good. She's still a tiny little thing but is slowly making her way up the growth chart. When I was checking out, I had to make her next appointment for 6 months...she'll be two! It hit me like a ton of bricks! My baby will be two in just a few months! I don't think of her as being a toddler, partly because of her size and partly because she's my baby but still, TWO! Where has the time gone? I get emotional and weepy just thinking about how old they both are and how fast time has gone by. I just read a quote on a blog that I follow that really hit me..."The days are long, but the years are short." That is so true! Some days seem insanely long, have too much craziness and yelling and always end with me wishing I could have taken it back. I have been making an effort to really cherish and make the most of every day. I don't want to wake up one day and wish I had spent more time with them, done more crafts, read more books, given more hugs and kisses and just told them that I love them. I don't think I'll ever forget that quote; It's just one of those things that hits you, sticks with you and reminds you daily.