UNDER THE INFLUENCE

I didn't believe them.

When everyone told me time would go too quickly.

The first three months of her life seemed to be in slow motion.

Then - 

It changed.

Life sped up.

Here we are:

School bound.

What?! 

The thing is...

I only have 2 more years with her.

And then...

She will spend more waking, daily hours under the influence of teachers - other than myself.

She will belong to the education system. 

She will no longer be my baby that goes where I go and fills my ear with a mousey voice of constant intriguing chatter.

2 years is not enough time. 

I want forever.

I want to be "Mom - the woman that knows everything and has all the answers." forever.

So I will listen now.

Enjoy every moment -

for it will pass in the twinkling of an eye.