It hits me more and more every year

 It hits me more and more every year how fast all of this is going. The pumpkins on our porch, the turkey on the table, the Christmas tree in the corner… it’s not just decorations or holidays. It’s their childhood taking shape right in front of me.

And it’s my motherhood too. These are the seasons I’ll look back on one day and feel in my chest. The early mornings. The cozy chaos. The moments I tried my best to make magical, even when I was tired or overwhelmed.

These days only happen once for them. Once for me. So yes, I’ll be doing the most. I’ll be making it special. I’ll be soaking it in. Because these aren’t just holidays. These are our memories being made in real time.

And I don’t ever want to forget them.