Rebecca Doehring Photography

When I became a Mom, like all mom’s out there, my life changed.  That change was 100% the best change that I could ever imagine having.  All the cliche things you hear:

1. “I don’t know what I did before my kids.”

2. “I found new meaning” or “I finally understand what life is about.”

3. “I finally know what love is.”

4. “I never knew I could love so much and/or be able to spread so much love to each kid.”

to….

5. “There’s not enough time in my day.”

6. “I don’t have time to shower.”

Its all true…

I think I’ve said this before, but my cousin told me before Caylin was born, “You might think that so much is important now, but when you see that sweet girl for the first time, you will quickly realize that everything you worked so hard for before to accomplish… suddenly you will realize that the little person you created will be and is the greatest accomplishment you will ever do.”  I’ve often wondered if she knew how much that stuck with me.  Each one of my girls are the biggest blessing, and I thank God everyday for entrusting me with his children, and allowing me the opportunity to have them in my life.  It’s so funny how Scott and I have grown with each girl.  From if the passie hit the floor, BOIL that thing! to… 5 second rule… heck it lands in mud, just dunk it in water… its all good!  Dirt is protein… right?  From they will not sleep in our bed… to one of these days will be the last time they come crawl in bed… lets snuggle!

I so often stare at each of them, and fall more and more in love with each little feature.  And their personalities… I could write an entire novel about each one.  The good, the “I don’t know where they get that”, the “like your dad” or “like me” features.  I love all of it.

In High School, Markey and I daydreamed of becoming moms.  We wanted to be the the ultimate soccer Mom’s.  While the whole soccer Mom thing didn’t quite pan out for me, I am very happy being the Gym Mom.  Though I always knew that my main goal in life was to be a mom, I still didn’t realize how much I could possibly love these little people.  And even though I seem to not have time… ever!  Or I seem to be a spaz… ALL the time.  Or that I am running like a chicken with my head cut off… constantly.  I would not change anything about my life with my babies.  I am very content to say they are my whole world… because I know just how quickly my world will change once again when they leave for college.

One of my close friends’ little girl just had braces put on.  When I saw her I honestly gasped!  I swear it seemed like over night that sweet, cute little girl had turned into a very mature, level headed, beautiful young lady.  Reality quickly hit… Caylin isn’t too far behind her, and I see the change in her daily. My “baby” is getting BIG!  In her maturing face and blossoming personality.  Scott and I just had the conversation that it seems over the past few months, we are relearning who she is.  Our quiet, shy litttle angel is now turning into a vibrant, expressive… witty (who knew!) tween.  I keep feeling like I don’t want to miss one conversation or thought she has at this time.

Madison and Caylin are constantly confused as twins.  They are the same size.  Correction… Madison has passed Caylin up!  But for the most part the same size.  I have often had guilt that Madison has never been her age.  She’s always been the same as Caylin.  She’s done everything at the same time, she’s accomplished things at the same rate…(sometimes even before Caylin), and she’s often seemed stronger at times.  Madison has one of the biggest and mature hearts of even some adults.  She can see things and recognize things that I wish some adults could have the insight to be able to see.  She’s fun, outspoken, full of life, passionate and spunky!

My sweet baby Edith Sue… I just want to freeze every second.  I’ve watched how fast the other two have become the people they are, and I want the power to slow it all down!  She’s the perfect mix of both her sister’s… yet her own person at the same time.  She keeps me busy and on my feet… and she’s been the one to teach me that rules can change.  So many rules got thrown out the window when she came into our life… and I think every bit all for the good!  Edith Sue will always be my baby!

My life changed… it became whole and filled with life, love, patience, understanding… and most of all with all the chaos… became peaceful.

Happy Mother’s Day!…  I hope you get the chance to study all the details you love so much about your baby/babies too.

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Thank you!

(I took a few minutes last night when both the big girls had a sleep over to capture some of Edith Sue’s details!)

(Please remember… it is illegal (and not nice) to copy, scan, save file, print, etc etc…..

All Images are copyright Rebecca Doehring Photography.)

Thank you!