Life
Life. It's a beautiful thing. It's also way too short. I look back on my own life and notice how fast time has gone by. There are times I remember when I was 17 years old that still seem like yesterday to me and then I glance at today's date and wonder where all that time went.
Meanwhile, I've become a father and see a lot of myself in my 4 year old. I'm doing my best to enjoy every single day of his life because I know he won't be a 4 year old for very long. Then I look away because his smile brings tears to my own eyes. I love him so much and am so grateful he is in my life. More grateful than I ever have been before.
I notice more things around me now than ever before. The sound of birds in trees, the new flowers of spring, the colours of autumn. My mother tells me it's because I'm a little older that I pick up on this stuff. I'm sure she is right. When we're younger, we take so much for granted but that's ok... we're allowed.
Life is short. Life is a beautiful and precious thing. Enjoy every moment of it.
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