Flying Away

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One minute they're small and with you all the time.
Then they're big and with you some of the time.
Then they leave to discover what life has in store.
I have only one left in my nest now.

Comments

CraveCute said…
Oh Jessie, your art just says it all! Lovely and sweet!
18 September 2011 at 20:24
Anonymous said…
Awww, I know how you feel!
You do have a beautiful family!
Blessings :)
18 September 2011 at 21:52
Unknown said…
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Although my kids are young and will be with me for many years to come yet, I'm not looking forward to the day they leave....boo hoo.
Kyles :D
18 September 2011 at 21:58
Kathryn Dyche said…
Although they may spread their wings and fly, wherever you are will always be home.
18 September 2011 at 22:28
Jess said…
Thankyou, that's a lovely thing to say, it makes me feel much better.xx
18 September 2011 at 22:46
Tammie Lee said…
this is so true. i felt as though from the moment my son was born I was preparing for him to fly away some day.
wishing you lovely days with your last one at home. your art is so moving along with your words.
18 September 2011 at 23:52
Sandra van Doorn said…
beautiful illustrations as always;
xo sandra
19 September 2011 at 00:46
Kat_RN said…
Remember the old saying about if you love something, let it go, and it will come back to you? It is true, they do come back, but it does not make it any easier to let them go.
Nice pictures,
Kat
19 September 2011 at 01:18
Dear Fireflies said…
Such a lovely post, Jessie... I think I still have a long way to go, since my eldest is just 8 and the third one's still in the comfort of my womb. But you sure made me think of the future...very touching. :)
19 September 2011 at 03:55
Clare said…
Ah Jessie, I know just how you feel. I was talking to my husband the other night about how fast the children have grown and will soon be leaving. I wish I could stop time and keep them with me - I have so enjoyed every minute of being a mom, of having them around me, of parenting them with my husband. But, yes time to let them fly.
19 September 2011 at 13:20
Ana M.F. said…
what a beautiful post :)
19 September 2011 at 23:20
Tracy Verdugo said…
Feeling the same way Jessie...my big girl has just turned 18 and my baby 14..there is a part of me that could just burst with pride at what amazing humans they are becoming and another that wants to cry when I think about this period of my mamahood coming to a close. This is my first time by your blog and I feel an instant connection..sending love ♥
20 September 2011 at 00:45
rachel awes said…
oh dearheart!
i can only *imagine* being at that place! (ours are 15 and almost 13)...big hugs to you and such a transition...& celebration to all our wings. xox
22 September 2011 at 11:44
renilde said…
You have put your feelings into these pictures in a most touching way
They will fly back to you now and then, that's love!! xx
23 September 2011 at 09:23
BrandNewStudio said…
BeautifulWork
GoodCreations
23 September 2011 at 18:36
noelle said…
Beautiful Art to illustrate your words! I have one home too and I've told him as he is the youngest, he's the one that has to stay on and look after me!!!!! He wasn't impressed :( !!!
29 September 2011 at 17:30
Unknown said…
Me too, but it has its good sides. I feel I am returning to myself after all these years and, no doubt, they will be back. Once a mother, always a mother.
19 October 2011 at 19:59
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