Time Flies

Today I very quickly became aware of how fast time seems to going.  On the way to my sisters I noticed how much color was on the trees.  This is my favorite time of year.  Why does it go so quickly?  One day green, the next trees ablaze with color and tomorrow gone.  It is quite sad.

I notice it in other ways.  Look at the children.  I remember carrying each one.  The day I found out I was pregnant,  the morning sickness, all the preparations and of course the birth.  I remember quite moments with infants and struggling afternoons with toddlers ( that was just yesterday after all).  And how did we go from that to almost a teenager with Abby.  

I am not sure why there are certain moments when we are more aware of the speed at which our life goes.  Overall we are only a tiny blip in the timeline of the world.  I find that those are times for quite reflection.  I just look back at the memories and smile.  I snuggle my kids close and hold on a little longer than they want.
I touch my belly and follow the foot or hand that moves across it with my own hand, just my skin separating us. 

At the same time I want take the time to consult the to do list and see what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done as time pays no heed. 

How can you feel two such opposing things at once?  I am sure that between the hormones and lack of sleep these feelings will be short lived.  It is Thursday and that always means a lot to be done in preparation for Friday at school.   Good bye Summer.  Hello Fall!