I noticed this when my children were babies. From their birth, every day was new in their development. I learned to be present in daily growth. It was an honor to observe their journey. It was also tiring at times being a mom of an infant. Some days seemed repetitive. And yet, when they achieved milestones in their development, I never felt like I was ready for them to move on to the next stage due to my lag in comprehending their mastery. I felt left behind every 3 months. There was an awkwardness that I felt these tiny beings were on a path that I couldn't keep up with as an adult. I laughed at myself often about this realization.
On Aug 30, 2022 Bryn wrote :