Homeschooling
How One Homeschool Mom is Encouraging you to Don’t Miss This Moment
One morning, my son came into the kitchen and climbed onto my lap while I was sipping my coffee and reading my Bible in the quiet of the early day. He stayed there for a while, and as I wrapped my arms around him, I thought, *How many more mornings will he still come sit on my lap like this?*
As parents, we often celebrate the "firsts"—first steps, first words, the first time they try a new food—the list goes on. But how often do we pause to notice the "lasts"? The last time your child reaches up to be picked up, the last time they ask you to tie their shoes or help them get dressed. One day, these moments come to an end without us even realizing it.
Parenting is a beautiful, bittersweet journey. In many ways, we're working ourselves out of a job. Of course, we hope to continue supporting them through every new season of life, no matter their age, but ultimately, we’re preparing them to stand on their own.
So, to the tired mama who just wants a moment of peace: Remember, even though the days feel long and exhausting, the moments are fleeting. Take time to savor each season, because you never know when it will be the last. Don’t miss this moment. Every one of them matters.
Theresa Whiteford
As parents, we often celebrate the "firsts"—first steps, first words, the first time they try a new food—the list goes on. But how often do we pause to notice the "lasts"? The last time your child reaches up to be picked up, the last time they ask you to tie their shoes or help them get dressed. One day, these moments come to an end without us even realizing it.
Parenting is a beautiful, bittersweet journey. In many ways, we're working ourselves out of a job. Of course, we hope to continue supporting them through every new season of life, no matter their age, but ultimately, we’re preparing them to stand on their own.
So, to the tired mama who just wants a moment of peace: Remember, even though the days feel long and exhausting, the moments are fleeting. Take time to savor each season, because you never know when it will be the last. Don’t miss this moment. Every one of them matters.
Theresa Whiteford
Theresa Whiteford is a wife to Phil and mom to seven. She resides in the Nashville area with her family. She homeschools her kids and has been a huge fan of Seeds Kids Worship for many years. Her greatest delight is seeing and hearing the effectiveness of her children singing God’s Word.
