Every time someone says these words to me, all I can visualize is Ferris Bueller walking around in his bathrobe stating, “Life moves pretty fast.  If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it”.  I get it.  You want to cherish every moment in your kids life.  Especially when every day can be a new milestone.  What always gets me though is as soon as someone says these words to you, they immediately tune you out and think of their child as a little one.  You can see memories dancing around in their head as their eyes gloss over into some sort of dream state.

I try to live each day in the moment.  The last 3 months have flown by.  Really just a big blur.  The one thing I have realized is that Matthew is truly growing right in front of my eyes.  Every day he is getting bigger.  Every day he is getting smarter.  And every day he is growing up!  Granted his daily changes are small and simple… but at the same time, memorable.  Like when he smiles at you because he recognizes your face and voice.  Or when his poop turned from green to brown.  (yes, I went there)

Currently my wife is still carrying more of the load.  I try to do what I can to make her life easier and be as big a part of my kids life as possible.   It’s amazing how quickly life can change.  How priorities can flip in an instant.  The highlight of my day now is picking up Matthew from day care on a daily basis.  Seeing him smile and light up when he realizes I am there is a feeling you just can’t explain to someone who does not have kids.

Tonight was back to school night at the center he goes to.  An opportunity to meet other parents and teachers.  I realize this is the first of many “back to school” nights.  Or more importantly, the first of events that will center around my kids life and not mine.  Before I know it, he will be wrapped up in soccer, tennis, rowing, music and whatever else life may bring.  But for now, I look forward to seeing him stretch and yawn when he wakes up tomorrow morning.

Last time I checked we all work off the same clock.  We have 24 hours in a day to make whatever happens, happen.  I am still working on finding a balance every day.  Between driving an hour each way for work, walking the dog twice a day, picking up Matthew and trying to get in shape.  Oh, and lets not forget making dinner and having a little time to decompress.  Time is always ticking.  And without a doubt it is the one thing most of us don’t have enough of.

So I am trying to appreciate every moment in my kids life without someone reminding me that I should.  You know what I mean… Bueller… Bueller?