Let them be Little....

I don't even know how to start this post....you would think I am pregnant because I am so emotional right now (FYI - I am not pregnant) - I think it's just because I have had a rough day today and I am very sleep deprived. But I felt a strong need to get on our family blog and do a quick post.

My session I had scheduled for tonight totally bailed on me so I decided to dress up my cute kiddos and take them to the alleyway when Aaron got off work so I could do my annual photo. Don't know if anyone remembers but I take a specific picture every year, and I had yet to take one this year.

Here is the very first one I took: This is 2 years ago (I wanna cry, look at how little Austin is)


This one was taken last year right before Mylee was born: I love how Austin is looking up at Aaron


And this one way taken tonight:


And because I am so emotional I am totally in tears right now- I can't believe how fast my babies are growing up. I don't want them to grow up. I just want them to stay little.

This just reminds me of one of my favorite songs:

Let Them Be Little
(Billy Dean)

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

I've never felt so much in one little tender touch
I live for those kisses, prayers and your wishes
Now that you're teaching me things only a child can see
Every night while we're on our knees all I ask is please

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around
It's time to let them go

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

Let them be little

Yes I am still crying...actually bawling my eyes out right now. I love that song, it is exactly how I am feeling right now.

I don't want Austin to grow up because he probably won't let his mommy give him kisses all day long.
And I don't want Mylee to grow up because she probably won't give me her amazing, heartfelt hugs every 5 minutes.
I love their giggles, and their innocent smiles.
I love tucking them in bed, I love waking up to their morning chats over the baby monitor.
I love hearing their bare feet run across the wood floor as they chase each other while squealing!
I love that they still need me around.
And most of all I love that they love me unconditionally! :)

I am so very bless to be their mommy, I can't believe Heavenly Father picked me to raise these two AMAZING spirits. I am lucky!