She doesn’t have to give away all her dolls…
He is going to cry sometimes…
She isn’t always going to remember to put her shoes away…
Sometimes it will end in a melt down…
Some nights she will sleep holding your hand…
Let them be who they are.
Give them what they need right now.
There is no rush.
Let them get messy.
Let them jump in puddles.
Let them be noisy.
Let them be silly.
Let them have cuddles.
Let them be little.
Even the big ones are still little in so many ways.
Don’t push them to grow up too soon, because all too soon they will be already grown.
Let me remember, to let them be little… while they still are.
Kate Lloyd says
That made me well up in tears!!!! That’s so beautiful and I couldn’t agree with you more. They are so little, even when they are big. Very touching post.
Angie says
Same here!! :”) I have two girls… a 1 1/2 year old and a 4 1/2 year old. This got me in the feels…
Katie @ Happilyevermom says
I loved every word! Thanks for this beautiful reminder, Kate.
Chelsea says
Love it… thanks for the reminder :) It’s all about the journey, isnt it, not the destination.
Emma says
I need this reminder more often than I care to admit! With kindergarten looming, I’m so worried about getting her “ready” that what I need to do is just let her be.
Kristi@Creative Connections for Kids says
What lovely reminder, Kate. Thank you! Pinning and sharing. Kristi
Ana says
So well said Kate!
se7en says
Just totally love this post!!!
Christie - Childhood 101 says
So much truth here, thank you for the reminder x
Belinda says
So simple, yet so easy for us to forget.
Thank you for the reminder! :-)
Sarahdipity says
So true- a reminder we all need sometimes
Veens says
Beautiful! Thanks for the reminder, and I need that in a frame in my room :)
Tanya C says
I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes a little reminder is nice x
perry says
That made me up in tears, they grow so fast.
Bradie says
So true. Check out the song LetThemBeLittle by Billy Dean. It makes me cry every time.
Almost Unschoolers says
Good thoughts – they don’t stay little long.
Oana says
My girl is 4 years old and I couldn’t agree more with your ideas. My mother and mother-in-law have always been worried for my baby’s safety. I totally understand them, but still, there’s no need to push a baby. First time she could stand by herself was 9 months. By that time, most babies already could stand up by themselves. There’s been so many worries about that. Guess what: now, 2 years and several months later, it doesn’t matter.
Ramya Ravindra Barithaya says
Loved Your Post… Awsome
Urvashi says
I realise this quite late! Very well written
Morgan Mendoza says
Lovely quotes, love all of them!
Ray A. says
Love it! love this article
keep it up.