“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” – Rose
Kennedy
This post is for all those who recognize the importance of
treasuring moments. Moments are part of
the milestones. If you only live for the
milestones, you miss so many moments along the way. I don’t know about you, but life goes by way
too quickly to not treasure each and every moment (the good and the bad).
I’ve had plenty of moments in the months since I posted last
(...oh yeah…sorry about not posting for a while, I’ve been busy spending moments
getting other things done!)
A big moment happened when I turned 51. I realized quickly the moments of 50 were
gone before I knew it.
A couple of moments I even wondered why I had rushed away 49 so
quickly by all my anticipation of 50. Obviously it is too late now, so I’m letting
51 be my year to get an odd year right!
Another big moment is adjusting to an empty nest.
I’m still working on that milestone moment. Getting used to the quietness coupled with
moments of missing the hustle and bustle of having the kids around tugs on the
heart a few moments here and there.
It’s
so nice when the kids visit. That’s so
weird to say! “Visit” – our house will
always be their “home.”
I guess it is a milestone to accept empty nesting. I recently asked a group of people, older
than me, what would be their advice about being an empty nester. Unanimously, they said, “Enjoy it – they’ll
be back before you know it!”
Ah…that’s great advice, and just what I shall do. Enjoy it…and the moments when they
visit!
Thanks for stopping by!
Enjoy your moments and milestones!
PS - it's okay to put away or part with a teddy bear or two too!
