How Time Flies My Girls...

It's hard to believe how quickly the time has gone by.  Each day I look at my girls and wonder where it's all going.  Although I enjoy every moment I can with them, there's always that feeling of just wanting to stop time.

I can't believe where the time has gone because they are 3 years old and 19 months old.  They do so much already and they are no longer like babies, but more like young little girls.  They teach me how to cherish each moment in life and how to look at the simple things.  They probably will continue to teach me more than I ever thought I knew.

Now with them both in my life I could never imagine my life without them.  They mean the world to me and they always will.  I know they will grow to be wonderful and do great things in life.  I can't wait to see all the things that they will accomplish.

I can't even explain all the ways that they make me feel.  I just know that I am overwhelmed inside with lots of love and emotions for them.  Ava, you are an amazing and fun spirited girl.  Sophia, you are a joy and a sweet girl.  Although somewhat different you are both the same as you hold a very large piece of my heart.

Take time to enjoy life, the moments that pass us by and the experiences shared.  Always and forever you will be my little girls.  No matter what, mommy will always love you.

Children, Family, Friends and Social Life

When you have a family you realize that the friends you once had may not be there as much as they were before you had a family. It's funny how in the past I heard people say that others think that their friends have moved on because now they have kids and they just don't have the time or they are not in the same playing field anymore.
When people have kids it's not like it's the end of their social life.  I don't think anyone should put an automatic stamp on that. 
Everyone wants a bit of a social life, whether with children or without.  The courtesy of asking as you would before family should still be there.  Parents know that there are events that are kid friendly and events that are only for adults, but shouldn't the the call be made by them(invitee) and not others(inviter)?
All of a sudden when non-family friends begin having families they then start wanting to hang out again.  Coincidence, I think not. 

I've seen and heard it happen to others several times and it has happened by experience at some point as well.

If you are a friend, you should still continue to be a friend, family or not.  No discrimination applied.