Blowing bubbles



Half term is rolling to the finish all too soon.



The children return to school tomorrow.



The house will be quiet and still.



The dogs and I will slowly find our rhythm once more and soon we will be happy in our gentle solitude.



But, I will miss those two noisy little beings, gone each day, from 9 'til 4. I will miss the laughter, the tears, the jokes and the squabbles, the busy silences and the frequent floor shows. I will long for the end of term yet, each half term, each summer break, each winter holiday, they grow a little older, a little further from me and it rather breaks my heart for I know that one day there will be no one blowing bubbles for my pleasure and amusement.

Comments

Dotty said…
Oh I really know what you mean! One of mine is off for another week,but they are all growing up so fast!
Monday, June 06, 2011 1:42:00 pm
Ali said…
Our last day today too - it has gone way too fast. The half term and their small-ness.
Monday, June 06, 2011 3:36:00 pm
Dawn said…
As mum of two teens I know just how you feel! They just grew up in a blink - enjoy them while you can!
Monday, June 06, 2011 3:47:00 pm
Gina said…
They do grow up before you know it but then they please and delight in different ways. I miss my boys being small but I love them being grown up too. Enjoy each day.
Monday, June 06, 2011 3:54:00 pm
Helen Philipps said…
Beautiful bubbles - those are magical pictures. I too felt sad when my children grew up and those little people seemed to disappear...but now I have grandchildren and the bubbles in my garden have come back!! You are right to enjoy each moment of your children's childhood - such a precious time.
Helen x
Monday, June 06, 2011 4:07:00 pm
Anonymous said…
i have a three year old and a baby, and i'm already starting to see the older one grow more independent and less reliant on me. i know that's part of me doing a good job as a mother, but a tiny part of my heart breaks as i know it's just the start of that process in which you're a bit further along. it doesn't sound like it gets any easier!
Monday, June 06, 2011 5:06:00 pm
Gigi said…
Oh, it just doesn't seem right for your littles to be going back to school just as summer is beginning! School has just ended here, and 3 (almost) lovely months of summer break and lazy days lie ahead.
Blessings,
GG
Monday, June 06, 2011 5:26:00 pm
Anonymous said…
Don't worry - as each stage passes, another equally enjoyable one takes it's place. My son is now 32, but he still enjoys being 'mothered' when we see each other!
Monday, June 06, 2011 5:54:00 pm
Cybèle said…
I often feel like that with my two, that wanting to freeze the moment. But then they move on, become a bit older, develop in a different way and that turns out to be fun too. I suspect it could be really good fun to have grown-up children.
Monday, June 06, 2011 8:12:00 pm
dottycookie said…
You've echoed my feelings exactly. My two went off to play with friends for a couple of hours today and I had No Idea what to do with myself. Tomorrow - well, I'm not looking forward to it.
Monday, June 06, 2011 9:04:00 pm
Victoria said…
I am with you totally. Let's make the most of every minute. x
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:00:00 am
Bee said…
I'm much closer than you to the end-of-bubble days. It breaks my heart, too. I especially love your first photograph. How did you capture those ephemeral bubbles?

My youngest daughter and I were picking elderflower last week, too. She insisted on making the cordial herself, though!
Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:05:00 pm
Jane said…
Your kids are getting so big! Mine will be all done for the summer soon. We can't wait.
Monday, June 13, 2011 1:46:00 pm
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