Taking it all in.

Hey all,

Just a quick thought. Last night my hubby & I got to go out to eat minus our 5 year old. This may not sound like a big deal but, we were eager to go out even though it meant still having our 16 month old. While we were eating our son got restless, as children do, and I was trying to keep my cool because as you mothers know- it sometimes feels as if you never get to eat a hot or even warm meal. DH was almost done with his meal and took over so I could finish eating. JD-my son- is fussing still and keeps saying, momma, momma, momma. So I take him back and in an attempt to keep him calm until the waitress brings our check I start quietly reading him a book at the table. This instantly calms him down and he leans his head on mine while we are reading. It is at this point I happen to look up and catch the eyes of an elderly woman at the table behind us. She gave me a very knowing smile and nod. The kind that meant without words-I remember those days and miss them, enjoy these moments with your son. It is amazing how just a kind look from someone can jerk you back to reality. I had been flustered and feeling like we were disturbing everyone around us. Her look made me chill and realize these moments will not here forever, I need to continue to roll with it, and enjoy those simple momemts when my son lays his head on mine because he just wants his momma.