Sagerat Scribbles

• Oct. 9, 2006 - My How Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

It is hard for me to believe that I now have a child old enough to drive, and that in another time and place she would be a mother herself by now. Girl 1 took her driver's permit test today and passed, leaving everyone feeling like this just can't be. We all remember the feisty little red head who struggled to put her socks on.

Where has the time gone? Where is my little girl? I can hear her still when I talk to her on the phone. I have found myself wanting to call her wherever she may be just so I can hear that tiny little voice. Yet when we are face to face I struggle in my mind as to the age of the person before me. My eyes see a young lady who is nearly full grown, my ears hear either that same young lady or a little girl that needs to be reminded to take control of herself. My heart sees only a child who desperately wants to please, but desires to do it her way.

It all went by so fast. The snuggles and the struggles, all have been fun. My girl is getting ready to face the world. She is bubbly, enthusiastic, timid and cautious. She will be a good driver.

This isn't a "look out world, she's on the road," warning. It's a "Look world! She can't wait to see where the road leads," announcement.

• Oct. 9, 2006 - I don't know where the time goes either!

Posted by tiredmom

My oldest got his learner's permit last month and I wanted to cheer and cry buckets at the same time.

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Posted by nsremom

milestones.....sigh.....You gotta laugh or you'll cry. (or is it just me? :)

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

Awww...what a sweet, proud-momma post! :-)

And don't even tell me it jumped from struggling with socks to driving!!! We just mastered socks in this house!

*sigh* The years fly by but the day can sure seem long (sometimes).

Love,
Marsha

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Posted by wardssward

I love your attitude... so upbeat and positive! We don't have one that age, yet, but I'm sure it will be here before we know it. Just hope we (and they) will be ready for it.
~Connie

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Posted by mamaduso

Oh boy! Or Oh girl! I am having that morning a growing child thing too. My youngest is 5. SHe recently got a haircut and it makes her look a bit older. She has thinned out and gotten tall. SHe is learning her abc's and formally in Kindergarten. I have mistakenly not read to her enough as a toddler. I missed out. But now, she and I read everyday snuggled on the couch. We both love this time and I think about how fast it will go. I am sad that it won't be here long, but holding on to it as long as I can. She's my baby, but I see a growing little girl. It won't be long before she is driving and it makes me want to cry!
Susan

PS- why are my blog entries someone else's comment? LOL

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• Oct. 10, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kleo30

My oldest got his learner's permit this past summer. It was a little rocky at first, but he is doing fabulously now. I love not having to drive. It is nice to have a chauffer wherever we go LOL.

They do grow up too fast. I miss the snuggles on my lap and their thinking I am the most wonderful person in the world. That definately is not the opinion of my teenaged boys lol.

But I love the young men they are growing into. Such a blessing to see our hard work coming to frutation.

Congratulations on your new driver!
~Kelly

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