Time Moves By...

Processing all the clothes.

It is funny how it happens. You look up at your kids one day and say, “Wow those pants are way to short for you!” It is always such a bittersweet process. Giving away clothes to small and taking out the next size from storage. I am flooded with memories. I packed up all of Nika’s 3t and Leo’s 9m clothes with tears flowing for a time that will never come again. But then I opened up the bucked of all of Avi’s old 4t clothes and once again I am flooded with memories. It brings be joy to see them on Nika or other kids we have given clothes too. As if those memories and times will live on.

Winter boots and swimsuits! 

We also spent Thanksgiving in Duluth. A table that once fit us all has spread to a “kids table” and highchairs are filled with the next set of babies. The meal is not as relaxing as it once was but it is truly full. We took the kids to Bentlivill in Duluth that generally I find obnoxious but there is something about the tradition that warms my heart. Remembering when their was only Avi and then when Nika was a baby and now Leo.

Sleeping beauty.

I have been struck by time moving by. At times I want to freeze my kids but so much joy is found in their growing older. Our family is complete and growing with each size of clothing. Memories continue to be made and I am truly thankful.