Another Five Minute Friday :: Older

Before They Grew Older

August 2005

Older ...

Bei Bei lost her first tooth, in the first week of first grade. Just another reminder that she is getting older. We are entering the phase of gap toothed smiles and lisps and change from the tooth fairy. And all too soon those big teeth will descend and her smile and face will change forever. My baby is getting older.

Older ...

Each of the three are now enrolled in the next grade ... legs a little longer, faces a little thinner, baby fat now really just a distant memory.

Older ...

We can wax wistfully about them growing up ... each year closer to that gown and mortar board and tassel, to that day when their full names are read formally and they walk that stage and shake a hand and accept a diploma. But there is joy in this growth, in watching them become something more, while at the same time retaining that distilled sweetness that is their own unique personality.

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The Scoop on Five Minute Friday:

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2. Link back to the Gypsy Mama {http://thegypsymama.com/}and invite others to join in.
3. Get a little crazy with encouragement for the five minuter who linked up before you.

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