Sometimes there are those fleeting moments of time that will stay with you. A whisper that is an echo that never stops.
Now they are young but one day they will follow their own paths. You try and guide them as well as you can.
Already they’re learning to march forward. They are only eight but finding their own independent selves.
Was it only a second ago that they were tiny bundles in your arms? You can still remember singing lullabies.
There’s an unspoken choreography between twins which only they know the steps. But you’re aware that at some point they will part ways when others will ask for the next dance.
One day you will have to let go as they jump into adulthood. You will be left with reflections of the ballroom you once shared.
How will you feel that future day when they finally fly away?
Yes, sometimes you stop and grasp these fleeting present moments. And hold onto its echo.
I spent a few days with Luce and Theo on the coast of East Sussex this month for walks with a view, fossil hunting and rock pooling by the Seven Sisters, and even cuddling baby lambs. Before dinner one evening we went for a walk along the seafront and pier in Eastbourne.
Sarah says
So beautiful, the words and amazing photographic captures combined.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Sarah.
Jo Winwood says
Beautiful words and stunning photos.
karen says
What lovely photos and words x
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Karen.
AmyLovestoSew says
Such lovely words and amazing photos too. I love the analogy with dancing, captured so well in your writing as well as your photography #theprompt
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you.
Luisa says
I love this, such beautiful photos too!
The Reading Residence says
A beautiful post, told with wonderful words as well as your gorgeous photos. Time is so fleeting, it’s important to stop and grab it every once in a while.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Jocelyn. I just want to collect and grab so many moments with my twins because yes before I know it they will be young adults.
Carie @ Space for the Butterflies says
Oh what beautiful shots!! Gorgeous light and you were so lucky to get so much of the pier to yourself 🙂
Verily Victoria Vocalises says
Such wonderful words which compliment the photographs beautifully xx #ThePrompt
katie says
just lovely Kriss, such emotive writing. xx
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Katie. I get emotional thinking of them flying the nest some day.
Maddy@writingbubble says
What a gorgeous post with beautiful pictures. I could very much empathise as a fellow mother of an eight year old. He is so himself these days and I’m starting to see glimpses of the man he will be along with a knowledge that he will one day ‘fly away’. #Theprompt
Sara | mumturnedmom says
Oh. This is just beautiful. The photographs are stunning, so full of life, and the words are wonderful, and very wise. It’s tough letting go, but something we must do. My eldest is almost ten, and he now seems so grown up (most of the time!), it’s really giving me pause. Bittersweet. Thank you so much fir sharing with #ThePrompt x
Kriss MacDonald says
They’re still so young but suddenly you realise that they’re becoming so much more independent. Thank you Sara.