Growing so quickly!

Why is it that kids grow up so quickly?

I mean seriously? In 20 days Cassie will be 6 years old! When did that happen? There has already been a handful of times this year that she has come home with something in her backpack that isn't hers. Usually a pencil grip, cool eraser, or something like that. When I ask her what it is she will tell me that it is something that so-and-so gave her. Let me add to this that so-and-so is always a boy.

There was also the time last week that she pinched herself with a marker and ended up giving herself a little blood blister on her stomach. She said that she was going to tell her teacher about it. The next day when she got home from school and asked if she showed her teacher her answer... "No, but I showed Braydon". Whoa...rule number one: no showing belly to boys!! But I remained calm and just said "oh".

I know that these are just her friends and stuff. But is this a peek into the future?? UGH

Then there is Kalli. Little Miss Independent. She is no longer taking naps in her bed, but instead will only take naps on the couch or in her beanbag chair. I'm fine with it...she is still taking a nap! :) But I feel like somewhere down the road she grew up some on me too. She doesn't want me to help her with little things anymore. She wants to do everything on her own. And it seems that many times when she is hurt or wants help...she goes to Cassie. I love that she is so close to her sister and everything, but HEL-LO! I'm the one that carried her for those 8 months....threw up what seemed to be constantly...and was cut open for her to come into this world. I feel like waving my arms around yelling...remember me??

Kalli also now teases some. I ask her if she is my baby and her reply..."no, leetee". She is saying that she is the kitty's baby. Huh?? Good...when you want money for that prom dress...or those cool new shoes...ask Buffy. UGH

I love them though...both of them. So much. I can't imagine life without them. The girls and I have been spending many nights lately at home just cuddling or playing together. I'm getting to the point where I see how fast they are growing up and I know that way too soon, they won't need me as much. I'm glad that Andy and I are raising two beautiful and self-sufficient little girls, but at the same time...my gosh is it ever going to be hard to let go. Especially when the two year old wants to start going now!