How time flies!

I'm not sure why it still surprises me how quickly time flies.  I grew up with mum telling me each year seems to go by quicker and quicker.  I now know what she meant.  This year is just disappearing before my eyes, weeks go by and I have to stop and think what have I done with my time, surely it can't nearly be August.

We have had our fair share of common colds and bugs this winter and I have just recovered from the worst Flu I think I've ever had.  The doctors didn't test but said it was possibly swine flu, now I know why everyone is complaining about it.  It came on so quickly and within hours I was in bed and couldn't move.  Luckily I have a great supportive family and my husband was Mr Mum for a few days and let me rest.  Luckier still the rest of the family have avoided it, so far.  We are keeping our fingers crossed.

My big boy Thomas is celebrating his 100 days of school today.  It got me thinking how quickly he is growing up and how much he is learning and changing.  This is Tom this morning.  They had to wear something that represented 100 and Thomas wanted to decorate a T-Shirt which we did at 8pm last night and have 100 on his face.  Also check out the back of his hair.  These were all Tom's ideas and I helped with putting it together.  It is really hard as a parent not to step in and do the work for them and I'm really trying to encourage Tom to make decisions for himself and just give a little guidence.  I think he looked great this morning and was very proud walking him into School.

 

 

The first 100 days of school has gone by so quickly, I still remember that excited anxious feeling when we were walking him into class that very first day.  I miss having my big boy around and often find myself thinking about him and wondering what he is doing now.  He may be growing up and becoming less dependant on me, but he is never far from my thoughts and is always in my heart.

May the next 100 days of school be as good as the first.

Until next time,

Erica xxx

Comments

[Anita Meade]

Look at that gorgeous boy! He looks fantastic in all his 100 gear. I guess that means it is Corey's 100th day too. I had no idea! They really are growing up fast. Corey astounds me with the things he has learnt so far at school. I'm sure you are amazed at Tom's progress too. You are a great Mum, Ez. Tom and Will are so lucky to have you for their Mummy.
Love Neet. xxx

[Christine Blain]

Oh, this is gorgeous, Erica - you must scrap this!! My boys' primary school didn't celebrate this milestone; I think it's a lovely idea. I remember how much I missed my eldest son when he was in prep, and experiencing so many things without me. He's now in Year 8, and I still feel like I am missing out on so much of his life experiences; Mums just have to get used to that! You must be so proud of Tom. Thanks for sharing this! Christine x

[Claire Daly]

Hi darls,

So sorry to hear you have been so sick, hope you are much better now. Happy birthday as well. We must catch up for a coffee soon OK? I love Tom's shirt. It's so great watching them develop and learn isn't it! Seems like yesterday that Josh had his 100 day party, but he's learnt and settled so much since then. I am so greateful to have slowed down so much this year to participate more in being a Mum for these moments :)