It seems like I blinked, and now I am here.
Honestly, WHERE does the time go?!
We went to Kindergarten Orientation this past week, the twins are SO excited for Fall. myself, I have the Summer to get over the shock and some time cherish my babies just a little longer.
Do you ever pause the life around you and ask yourself, ‘How did I get here?’. I blame the chaos.
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Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
I don’t even want to think about Pre-school. I’ll be that mom that sits in the truck and cries after I drop him off haha.
Tammi says
Yes, I think you will – we all have that bit of sadness. on the other hand … those few hours to yourself? There’s no tears over that! 😉
Joyce says
It takes a long time to get to kindergarten, then you blink and your kids are out of college. The journey is just beginning.
Tammi says
Oh boy, I just felt a lump in my stomach … 🙁
Karren Haller says
Its been so long since I took my kids to start, but it is always a eye opener that they got old enough to go to school.
Oh and their dresses are darling, did you make them?
Coming from Theresas Mixed Nuts, hope you can join us at Oh My Heartsie today….
Tammi says
Oh no, I can sew, but nothing that complicated. They are Old Navy dresses, got them on sale. I don’t think they’ll last much longer, we hit a growth spurt recently and many items are now snug. Gah – growing too fast!
Danielle Royalegacy says
It only seems like a blink of my eyes that my oldest was just a baby. Now she is all grown up and about to be married. It does fly so fast!
Tammi says
I know I’ll be saying the same one day Danielle. *sigh*
Teresa from NanaHood says
They are so sweet they must be sugar coated! Blessing to you friend! Teresa from NanaHood.com
ParentClub says
Some days are so long but the years go by so fast don’t they?!
Rosey says
Aww, they look adorable.
Alissa Apel says
Well Isaak is close to the same age as your girls. I most certainly feel the way you do.
Sometimes he still acts like a baby: He refuses to even try to tie his shoes, he wipes his behind once and then still asks for help and he is so slow in the mornings. We’ve got to take care of some of that before the first day of school!
Then he is so grown up. He is actually playing with his big brother now, he asks deep questions, is willing to jump into new situations better than before, and he is so inventive.
Your girls will do great in school. It’s kind of nice they have each other. Even if they are in different classes, they still have each other before school, during recess and after school.
OneDay says
Adorable dresses! 🙂 Congratulations!
janet says
My Grandmother’s favorite line was “don’t blink” it is the way children grow up!
I myself always related having a baby to Halloween / Halloween you say as you scratch your head. Yes, Halloween you see when they are 2 and under they do not remember dressing up and going out saying “Trick or Treat” by the time they are 12 many are telling they are way too old to dress up and beg for candies. Now since Halloween only comes one time every year. WE are talking 10 days! That is 10 days to enjoy them! So basically enjoy these days when they do happen / cherish them and DON’T BLINK!!!
Renae says
I love those darling little kindergarten faces that are both scared and eager. .so cute.
Tammi says
Amen, well said!
stevebethere says
Aren’t your twins cute heheh!
Tammi says
Thank you, I love them to pieces
Judy Haughton-James says
Time certainly flies! Your twins are adorable. I wish them all the very best when they start kindergarten.
Tammi says
Thank you Judy!!
🙂
Sara says
What a sweet photo! My four year old wanted to ride the school bus with her older sister so bad last fall that she sobbed & sobbed. Now that she’s finished a year at nursery school she is looking forward to Universal Pre-K this fall. I’m pretty sure that I will be a hot mess when she goes to kindergarten the following year though. Good luck to you! =)
Tammi says
They always want to be just like the older siblings, right? So cute!
Dee says
Awww..they are adorable! It all goes by too fast! My oldest will start 1st grade in Aug *bawl*!
Tammi says
Well, full days of school! Sad but an exciting time nonetheless!
Heidi C. says
I was in the same position with my twin girls a few years ago and now they are going into Grade 3. I just went to fill in the papers for their brothers who will be starting preschool and the head of the school remembered the girls. It felt like a flash of time had passed. Not 3 years!
Tammi says
Isn’t that the truth! I ran into one of my oldests babysitters when she was 3 and 4, it was like a week had passed. Crazy how life gets so far ahead of you!
Christy Ann says
I have the same thoughts, and my son is only two! I can’t believe how quickly they grow and change, and it only happens faster as time goes on. I’m constantly reminding myself to slow down and enjoy every second with him, because I know how it will seem like a blink of an eye before he’s starting school too.
Tammi says
Exactly! I’m really looking forward to this Summer with them, to do so many things together. My plan is to make some sort of memory each and every day!
Richard Hicks says
Cute kids! Yes time will fly by so quickly and it goes at warp speed as you get a little older.
Tammi says
I’ll brace myself for one wicked ride!!
🙂
Lisa Wood says
Oh YES, time flys by far too fast….my baby is now in the navy and our second boy is getting ready to join as well 🙁
The years go bye and I often wonder how that has happened so quickly!!! Cherish those little hugs and sweet times, all the best with Kindergarten
Tammi says
I certainly will, Lisa. Give those boys a squeeze!!
keiths ramblings says
So sweet!
Mystery Case says
They really do grow up too quickly.
Tammi says
They sure do!!
🙁
Christine says
Oh my gosh! You’re right! Where does the time go??? I remember when I first started reading your blog, the girls were still so teeny tiny! Hard to believe how quickly they grow up! Mine is finishing JK this year and will be going to SK in the Fall!. Crazy! Where did my baby go? 🙁
Tammi says
Awe, thanks Christine! Often I look back at really old posts and reminisce. So happy I have them, but it’s surreal to look back!
Ellen Christian says
What an adorable photograph. They grow up so quickly!
Tammi says
Thanks Ellen, and yes, it’s so true!!
Monica says
It is a bit of a cliche but so, so true…I remember mine on their first day of school and it seems like the next time I blinked they were graduating. Time goes by so quickly!
Monica at Older Mommy Still Yummy
Tammi says
I know, I thought I’d never say that and still, it sounds so stupid to say it – BUT IT’S SO TRUE!!
lol 🙂
Jennifer says
having the same feelings here, my youngest is off to school in the fall! this year seemed to fly right by!
Tammi says
Think we can slow down Summer even a little?
Mom2Michael says
Such a wonderful, exciting, difficult transition! Hang in there momma!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
time does fly my oldest just graduated from university (nursing) and is not living here, I still tear up thinking about her not being home.
angela m says
I try to enjoy the age my kids are at. They do grow up so fast.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
Your twins look so precious in their dresses for kindergarten orientation. Time certainly does fly.
Steffany@Spit and Sparkles says
Hi! I’m also a mom to twins, although mine are just 8 months old. But I know what you mean about timing passing so quickly. My daughter just started crawling, and it’s fascinating watching her. But, I have to admit that I am a little sad that she is growing up so fast.
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Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
Absolutely!! My oldest just officially became a senior in high school, my 2nd daughter is a freshman. I ask myself that same question all the time!
posh says
That is so sweet. They sure do grow up fast!
Judy Cowan says
Love the picture, glad to hear that they are excited about starting school
Suzanne Smith says
My best friend is 41 and pregnant with her first children – twins – a boy and a girl after years of conception nightmares…I think I will direct her to your blog because she’s due in July and she finally has happiness in life and may relate to your positive and upbeat take on having twins. Thanks Tammi. I don;t have twins but enjoy reading about your cute little girls’ milestones nonetheless and marvel at how you do it all.
Yumi says
My oldest son graduates from kindergarten next Wednesday – it’s really bittersweet to see that he is growing up and not as dependent on momma any more. I don’t want to blink either!
Tammi says
How did it go momma? Very bittersweet I’m sure!
🙁
Yumi says
Well, I was kind of disappointed as they didn’t wear grad caps and didn’t receive little diplomas so it didn’t really seem too much like a ‘graduation’. The only part I almost cried was at the beginning where they were playing a sappy song and all the kids were walking in. LOL. It was cute though and my son said his poem perfectly in front of the audience – he was way better in front of an audience than I’d ever be! 🙂
Tammi says
That is so sweet!!!
I know what you mean though. My oldest had a ‘grad’ for preschool, with cap and gown and flowers. They even got professional pictures taken, one of my favorite pictures ever. It was cute.
The twins just finished PreK and there was no cap and gown … I kinda felt sad about that.
this little house says
it’s crazy where the time goes hey!! my son is one year old and i feel like that year just zoomed by, i really get now why people say to enjoy every minute because before you know it they’ll be grown!
found you through the wordless wednesday blog hop 🙂
Kari says
It DOES go by in the blink of any eye. My four kids are 12, 15, 16, and 20…I sometimes stop and think, “how did this happen so fast? How do I have a houseful of teenagers?”
Tammi says
I know the feeling!
🙁
Simply Delicious says
Adorable kids!
Tammi says
Thank you!
🙂
deanna says
time flies, eh. Can’t believe I’M so old.
xo
Linda Peters says
My youngest is going to kindergarten in the fall. I think she is ready, especially in comparison to when my son went to kindergarten, but I’m not sure I’m ready… I have a hard time with the fact that it’s my baby!!!
Ester G says
Time goes by, much too fast at times. Enjoy your summer with the kids. I am sure the school year will bring with it many other joys 🙂
Tammi says
That is so sweet, thank you Ester!
Marcella H. says
I often hear this from my sisters/sisters-in-law – not to mention my mom! I try to spend time with my little guy before he’s 5 going on 15!
Tammi says
Goes by so fast, right? 🙁
Paulina says
It’s scary (and sometimes a little sad) how fast they grow!
Tammi says
TRUTH!!
mongupp says
they are so cute! i am holding off on my 4th going to kindergarten…i’m not ready to let him go!
Judy C (Cowan) says
WIshing you and your twins all the best with Back to School and new experiences!