My Baby's Growing Up (Sigh)

Well Ladies,

My little man has decided to start walking on his own now. For a while he was just standing around or holding on to things but now, he's striking out on his own. He's doing quite well, I might add. He's even trying to run. While I am happy that my baby is growing up I'm also very sad. If you have older kids you know that once they start walking, they rarely want you holding them anymore...unless they are sleeping. DJ is our last baby. I'll never hold another little baby in my arms again. Soon he's gonna hit me with those dreadful words, "Mommy, I do it self". The first time Nyani said it to me my heart sank. Honestly, the words physically hurt me. At that point, I knew my baby was growing up. (SIGH) I would like to have another child, a girl, but as most of you know I can't. Duane and I are planning to adopt in the future (prayerfully). But still, to know that it's over, it really hurts. When I hold him as he sleeps I wanna cry (and sometimes do) because I know these times are so precious and never last long enough. I steal all the kisses and caresses I can because once he's awake, he's gone.

So, what am I trying to say? Mom's hold on to your baby's as long as you can. Relish every moment. Never take any time with them for granted. You'll never get it back.