Sometimes, you look at your little one and wonder… how did we get here so soon? Wasn’t she just that tiny little girl who wanted me around for everything?
A few years ago, I started illustrating our everyday moments under the name ‘Messy Bun and Ponytail’ Series, when she was much younger.
And here we are, a few years later, in a whole new phase of life. The name remains the same, but the ponytail has grown taller and the messy bun has grown a little wider! 😄
Her habits, tastes, choices and little ways of doing things are changing right before my eyes.
No more asking me to take her to the park or play area, no more sad faces when I’m leaving with my bags. She knows exactly what she wants, makes her own choices and is becoming quite independent..
And the sweetest part? She understands my moods, recognises every little change in my voice and often knows what’s bothering me even before I say a word and tries to find the solution in her own way..
It’s beautiful watching her grow into her own person. I know I’m supposed to be proud, and I truly am. But sometimes, I wish time would slow down just a little…. I suppose that’s the strange, beautiful thing about motherhood… you’re constantly wishing for them to grow, and then wondering how you could possibly have let time pass so quickly!!
How many of you parents can relate to this bittersweet feeling of watching your little ones grow up? ❤️
