Slow down little man,
There is so much time to grow.
There are parks to play at
And trees to climb.
Hands to hold
And moments just to savor.
So whatever anyone tells you
Don’t grow up just yet.
Don’t speed this time up.
Don’t give it away.
You don’t need to be bigger, faster, stronger, smarter or first in anything
Unless you want to.
Just do your best.
Enjoy today:
Smell the flowers.
Bask in the sun.
And play.
Because today you are still a child.
A beautiful, wonderful, kind and curious child.
And all your todays will add up in their own time.
(This I know.
Because I am your momma and I’m always right.)
(PS. I love you both with all my heart.)
Terumi Pong is a Seattle-based family travel writer and mom of twin teenage boys. She loves coffee and pastries, shopping local and looking for greener ways to live. She is also known as Scout’s mom (Scout is a 5ish pound little black yorkie-poo)
Single tear streaming down my face… sooo sweet!
Oh, Melissa! These boys do that to you, right? Thanks for stopping by:)