Yesterday, a baby went to sleep in my arms,
and for a moment the world stopped.
I gazed at her in wonder, my heart overflowing with love.
A moment cherished, a moment stored in my heart,
A moment that flew past all too quickly.
The world turned, and the changes came
A Moses basket became a cot
The sleeping baby woke up, rolled over
Then suddenly was crawling off
Little coos became vowels and words
And each time I fell in love again
With the new person my little one became
Only for her to grow and change again
Each little milestone celebrated
First tooth, first steps, first birthday
That little baby who once needed me so much
Grew a little more independent every day
Each milestone bringing mixed feelings
Joy and pride in those little achievements
And sadness for so many moments
That had now just become memories
But every so often, there would be a moment
Where I caught a brief and beautiful glimpse
Of the baby she once was in the child she had become.
Today, a toddler went to sleep in my arms,
and for a moment the world stopped.
I gazed at her in wonder, my heart overflowing with love.
A moment cherished, a moment stored in my heart,
A moment that flew past all too quickly.
Inspired by Mum Turned Mom for The Prompt #102 – “Grow”
This is just beautiful Louise. It captures so wonderfully those mixed emotions that come with each new milestone. Gorgeous pictures too 🙂
This is really beautiful, it’s scary to think how fast they grow and how quickly they develop. I’m glad you’re cherishing all the moments and lots of memories xxx #BloggerClubUK
This is beautiful!
They grow up far too quickly! Cherish those moments when they’re small x
This is lovely! It really goes go so quickly doesn’t it?! I can’t believe how much Bo has changed in her first year and how much she has to come in the next. #BloggerClubUK
Love this Louise, it’s absolutely beautiful. It goes so fast, but those wonderful moments do stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing with #ThePrompt x
Aww, I regularly ask my little one’s if they will stay the way they are for me! 🙂 #BloggerClub UK
I love this! My favourite thing is when I have one of my girls asleep on or with me. And it does pass far to quickly.
Such beautiful words lovely Louise. Those baby days really do fly by too fast. Hope you’re all well xx
What a beautiful poem Louise so full of love. It really captures those perfect moments of motherhood.
Aww this is so lovely, and sums up how quickly they change, Monkey is now coming up to 4 and I am trying hard to cherish the memories from this age because before long I know he will be that grumpy teenager not wanting to converse!! Thank you for joining us at #BloggerClubUK hope to see you again next week xx
Beautiful and so true how fast the time goes. I miss having a baby to cuddle and all the joys of a new little wonder but my baby years are done and now as I watch my toddlers grow I look forward to each new stage they bring. Although I’m loving the age of 6 which is my son. He’s a mommy’s boy and still kisses and hugs me when I drop him at school. Something I know someday will be gone. I am visiting from #BloggerUKClub.
A beautiful poem, they grow up far too quickly dont they x
This is beautiful x