Instant Nostalgia
It doesn't take much to get me nostalgic. I had great times in high school and college, and when I hear music from the 80s and early 90s, I enjoy indulging in nostalgia. Right now, I'm cranking up a little Paul Simon and feeling vaguely nostalgic about our early married life in Japan.
When I'm 70 or 80 (and hopefully still feeling good enough to be taking a lot of sweet vacations like my grandma did) I'm sure I'll look back at my youth with happiness and longing. But, the time I'm really going to yearn for is the life I'm living right now.
Although I have more wrinkles and responsibilities, I know this is the time of my life. And, it's all because of my girls. Every morning I get to wake up and peek in on them, sleeping. Their soft angel faces are peacefully relaxed. When they wake up, I get to kiss their sleepy, slightly confused faces and get their chilly little selves blankets and breakfast.
The whole day is mine to be with them and enjoy them. I get to see all their jokes, all their giggling, tears, frustrations, and play. I'll always be a mother, but right now is when they rely on me the most. These years of mothering are truly the fabulous years and I'm going to enjoy them while they last.
