These Moments

I wonder why these moments cannot last forever. I wonder why they can't stay small, laughing and playing, kissing and sticking out their tongues.

I wonder why they can't stay small forever, looking up at me like I'm the best thing in the world that ever happened to them.

I wonder why these moments can't last.

The goofy moods, the crazy faces, the puckered lips.

The sheer innocence of being a child and not having a care in the world.

 As much as I wish they could stay young forever, they won't. But they will stay young today.
 So today I will cuddle with my babies, taking in every smile, every giggle, every twinkle in their eyes as they look at me and play with each other. These moments won't last forever, but I am determined to enjoy the moments that I have today.