Milestone moments

“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!