Let it Become a Memory

"Mommy!  Can we please go to the gummy store?" 
"Not right now, Mommy's trying to clean and cook supper and I'd really like to get to that canning done sometime today."
"Ok, Mom we'll go by ourselves."
"I don't think that's such a good idea."
"Well, then come with us!"
"All right, but then I want you to play at the park for a while I go home to cook supper."
"Yay!!!!  Let's get our money and go!"
So, off we went.  The gummy store, of course took a while, because there are just so many choices!  Then we started home. 
Almost to the park...
Oh, boy there goes one, climbing on the big rocks, now the other 2 will follow.
Sure enough, they followed!
(Sigh)
This is going to slow things down quite a bit.
Supper's going to be late.
But, wait, these are memories in the making!
Yes, Stop!        Watch!         Listen! 
Let it all sink in!         Take the time to make this a memory!
That little boy sure is getting big!  Those rocks are easy for him now.
Oh, yes, that one's still a little awkward, but hey!  He's getting better!  Almost keeping up with big brother!
And then there's the little one.  Look at the pig tails fly as she jumps off the rock.  She won't want pig tails forever.  She certainly won't want to do all the boy things with the boys for long.
These days are short.
Cherish!         Enjoy!
Pause to watch every detail.  Let it become etched into your memory.
(Contended Sigh)
Memory made!
We're at the park now.  Time for us to go our separate ways for a bit.
But wait, there's more.  
"Mommy watch what I can do."
(Well, maybe a few more memories.)
Supper's going to be very late!
Wow!  When did he start going backwards on the monkey bars?  It wasn't that long ago that he even learned to hang on to them!
Oh, and he can slide down the pole!  When did he get to be so brave and adventurous?
There go those pigtails again!  And, the giggles!  Loving every minute!
Saying goodbye.  They all want hugs and even kisses!  Well, you know that won't last long out in public!  Definitely taking advantage of that!
"I love you Mommy!"      Sweetest words to a mother.
"I love you too!  Have fun playing!"
Love them so much!!!!
Cherish the Moment!
When's the last time you stopped in the middle of this hectic life we live and just let a memory happen!  We truly need to cherish each moment!
Yep, supper's late.