Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings...

You want to know what's sad?  When your kids get to the age where they don't want you to sing to them at night before bed.  Lucky for me, none of mine are at that age yet.... and my oldest is 14!  I love it!  My oldest two children are in middle school and both of them still want me to tuck them in with a bedtime song.  My heart is so happy about this.  Nowadays, kids are growing up too fast and before you know it they are dressing in your clothes and wearing your make-up.  Well, at least my girl does.

All I know, is being a mom.  My oldest was born when I was in 11th grade.  I was just a baby... with a baby.  I look back at those times and you know what?  I wouldn't change it for the world.  My friends were able to go to school dances while I was not.  My friends were able to make plans on the fly while I was not.  I don't regret it!  I love my children with all that I am and all that I have.

What scares me is knowing that very soon, in the blink of an eye, my children will be grown and leave me.  It might sound selfish to you, but when your whole life has revolved around your children... since you were a child yourself, the thought of having an empty nest is heartbreaking.  I know when my oldest leaves the house, I will still have 6 more babies to love, cuddle and sing to at night, but even just one of my children leaving brings tears to my eyes.  In fact, I'm writing this whole post with mascara running down my face.

So, as I am watching the days, months and years fly by way too fast, I will hug my children tighter.  Say I love you more often. Sing to them each night.

.....Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings.  God speed sweet dreams!   by Dixie Chicks