A friend told me not too long ago, that we only really had some 6,500 odd days to spend with our children before they are off & grown, and on their own. Something about that number has buried itself deeply into my brain, probably for good now. That number frightens me. I am even more haunted knowing I only have 4,200 some odd days left with Happy. Really, where does the time go?
It makes you think. And stops me in my tracks. And makes me scoop them up even more throughout the day and shower them with love and kindness and trips to theme parks and ooey, gooey s’mores. And makes me want to create a million of these, or even these, filled with our happy Insta-memories.
this is our summer.
this is exactly the way I want us all to remember it.
4,199 more days exactly like this please.
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I invite you all to share similar moments from your week here with me, or on Instagram (I’m @steet) by using the hashtag: #liai (<- Life in an Instant) or even on my Facebook page. Whatever is easiest for you, however you can reach me. I’d love to see what moments are taking hold in your heart this week.
Life in an Instant
Stacy
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Love it! Thanks for sharing. Of course, now I’m a little concerned that those numbers are going to be stuck in head as well.
We are having some Summer fun over in our neck of the woods, too. http://www.ahappysong.com
Cute pics!
Mine’s here.
And that time already slips through our fingers way too fast. Sigh…must go hug the boy child right this minute!
that is depressing, make every day count
looks like someone’s night was made with Elmo. My youngest would love this. The older three get to go to a Big Time Rush concert so they will definitely have memories. Your little one will never forget, especially with the pictures you took. Happy WWW
We better get the most of them!
Your pictures are fun!
I love this idea of capturing life through photos. Thank you Stacy for doing this. I’m going to start to share photos of my summer love – my little one.
Oh that is a frightening thought. I am dreading that day when the kids are all grown & moved out. Especially knowing that the first one can leave if he wants to in about 1500 days. Yikes! Now I’m sad.
That brings back some memories.
Have a great WW!
POSH
I really want to learn how to do these collages! Your colors and images are just amazing.
Looks like a really fun time with Elmo!
beautiful photos. Happy WW!!!
Brenda
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I’m freaking out. When you put it that way… days go fast. It’s a good priority check.
This is a great reminder to slow down and enjoy them while they are still little. Even though I am sure they will always be our babies. I’ve been slacking at capturing what we have been up to. Thanks for this reminder friend! And everything else too! Love ya
Your style is so unique in comparison to other folks I have read stuff from.
Many thanks for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just
book mark this site.