stages of growth - humans

I Blinked – by Lisa Osma

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stages of growth - humansI BLINKED . . .

I blinked. . .

When I opened my eyes I was responsible for four precious human beings.

As they sit, all in a row, they look like an image of a life cycle you would find in a magazine; infant, baby, toddler and pre-schooler. One charming little boy followed by the three beautiful, graceful little girls adorned in pink with large bows atop of their silky hair. During this time I was on my feet all hours of the night and desperately trying to keep up throughout the day.

I grew weary, filled with exhaustion, until my eyes felt so heavy, I blinked . . .

When I opened my eyes the eldest two children were standing tall, with their sacks slung on their backs, waving their small hands bye bye as they lift their foot on the step of the long, yellow painted bus. The two smaller girls were now running through my legs wildly, refusing naps, unable to be tamed.

Feeling overwhelmed, I threw my hands up in the air, exhaled all of my frustrations and I blinked. . .

When I opened my eyes I was rushing through the morning routine, preparing lunches and snacks, tying shoelaces and packing library books. Chauffeuring the children from football and dance, muscling through to get the homework done.

Some days its hard, feeling like a personal assistant to four people. I can get lost in the minutes of life as the weeks and months roll by. I find myself pausing a moment when I see my son reading to his younger sister or my daughters eyes sparkle with excitement and belief as the holidays approach.

My eyes begin to sting a little and fill with tears of love, and as much I resist and refrain from wanting to, I hold out, taking in the wonderment of how special this life is, until I can’t fight the urge any longer, and I close my eyes.

I blink . . .

Author Bio:

Lisa OsmaHi there! My name is Lisa.  I live in New York and am a stay at home mother to four, adorable, lovable little children, who on a day to day basis drive me CRAZY! There are ups and downs and loopy loops, and I am just trying to maintain my balance. I am married, for quite a few years now, to a great guy (most of the time), and we have a lazy, old dog that I love to pieces. I am generally a positive person, but I can rant from time to time.  I am currently working on a novel and hope to be published one day. 

Why do I call myself Real Mom? Check out my post Real Mom. Follow me on Twitter.

 

20 comments

    1. Yes it is overwhelming and I’m still in the early phases, with my oldest only 9. I can’t imagine when they are adults and taller than me, although they aren’t that far off! LOL Thank you for taking the time to read! Have a great day! 🙂

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  3. Reblogged this on It's What I Am Doing and commented:

    Can totally relate to this blog as I lay here thinking that my first born will turn 20 this weekend. I remember the day he was born, his 1st birthday, 1st day of school like it a yesterday. I blinked and he became a Marine.

    Check out this blog from Lisa Osma – It’s What I Am Doing

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  5. Reblogged this on Real Mom Of Long Island and commented:

    I am honored to have one of my posts featured on the Kindness Blog. I am proud to be among the many who believe in the power of love and kindness! I love this blog because at the end of a long day, it gives me hope! ❤ 🙂 Stay kind and pass along a smile today 🙂

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  7. Reblogged this on Knitting Rays of Hope and commented:

    This resonated with me as this month- I blinked and my lovely daughter is now licensed and rolling to places independently and my wonderful son is now a preteen actually in double digits for years.

    Both are growing into wonderful, kind and funny, beautiful young adults – but ahhh where did the time go?

    Did I really live in each moment and truly, absolutely treasure the moments? Or did I rush to clean the house or mop the floor and do all 100 things that had to be done?

    Be present

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  8. Yes, that is exactly my point. Be Present!! It is so easy to get lost in bed time, homework and the day to day!! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing and reading 🙂 I can’t imagine them behind the wheel. I plan on adding on to this as they grow. Thank you again! 🙂

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