Tonight I saw you girls sleeping. Tonight, after Kendall came out of your room for the millionth time around 9 o'clock, she finally went back to bed and fell asleep. Tonight I thought that I needed a break and really needed you girls to go to bed.
Tonight I forgot how little you are. Tonight I forgot that Kendall will only be 3 in two weeks. Tonight I forgot that Rylin is only 5. Tonight I forgot how much you need me. Tonight I forgot how much I need you. Tonight I forgot how many more years I will have you at home with me.
(Rylin and Kendall, November 2008)
Tonight I remembered that those years are few compared to the years I will have without you at home with me. Tonight I looked into your closet and remembered how little your dresses and jackets are. Tonight I remembered that 10 years from now, your dresses and jackets will take up more space and hang lower to the floor. Tonight I remembered how little you are. Tonight I remembered that you are only 2 and 5. Tonight I remembered how much you need me and how much I need you. Tonight I remembered how many more years I will have you at home with me.
(Rylin and Kendall October 2011)
Love,
Mom
