Children now grown up.
Mindful of the time we spent
Playing together.
I just love the emotions involved in this photo. It’s so full of memories, happy and sad. It’s a reminder that children don’t stay young, forever.
Originally, I titled this photo, Neglect. But I now like to think of it as Loneliness because it tells a story of having been a best friend, now abandoned in favour of more important interests.
Well. Almost abandoned. The spiders found a good home there! And the contrast between the spiders’ webs and the man-made netting is a treat.
Enjoy your children while you can. Treasure the time that you have with them. There will be plenty of time for your career once they leave home. At least, there’ll be a little time until the grandchildren come along.
And then you can re-live those days all over again.
Harcourt 51 
Amen!! I had just written about this the other day on my devotional blog. I think this time of year just makes you want to freeze time, go back in time, or anything just to recapture the moments that are racing by.
Great post!!! 🙂
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Thank you, Skye. I agree. We may not be able to change the past, but we can learn from it.
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I am still in the midst of little-kid-hood. I am holding tight to every moment…trying to engrave them in my heart and head.
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I’m into my little grand-kid-hood 🙂
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Fantastic!!! Enjoy!!! 🙂
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One of life’s most bitter lessons if not learnt early…the children are there for only a short time. Sure they may come back to visit, if there was that companionship. Well written!
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Thank you. I’m glad you like it. I’m pleased to say that we see our family regularly.
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🙂 Me too and it’s always a lovely event when it happens!
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i love this picture michael, it shows the transition that happens over time in all of life, one thing moves on and turns into another. life is ever-evolving, including our children, and it is important to be present in those moments.
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You’re right, Beth. If we can enjoy those moments as they happen we can re-live them and enjoy them over and over again. But we can also enjoy the changes.
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This is so true. My daughter is 20 and it just seems like yesterday and playing with dolls and being a little girl. I do love it though that sometimes I catch a glimpse of the little girl and it brings back such lovely memories. I love your work! 🙂
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Thank you, Michelle. This belonged to my youngest. When he was born, I promised myself that, since he would be the last, I would spend even more time on him. Yet it’s amazing how quickly time passes.
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I know what you mean! I say this all the time. Enjoy them while they are little. 🙂
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I wish. My littlest, the owner of the basketball net, is now 24, with three of his own! Still, the grandchildren keep me young at heart 🙂
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Whoa I only have one she is 20. I hope not Gkids too soon! LOL Good for you! I hear grand-parenting is the best! 🙂
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Oh yes. Have fun, wind them up, and give them back 🙂
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I love it that is the best! I think.
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what a beautiful and heartfelt post. I never had children but I can imagine the ache when they leave home.
can you send me an email? I can’t see a contact address here and I have an idea to run by you. thank you. the email linked to my wp acct. is fine.
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Thank you, Geraldine. Yes. Children do seem to leave a gap.
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