If only I had a life pause button I would freeze time right now.
My first born, Xander, your toddlerhood is over in the blink of an eye. Didn’t I just spend hours upon hours rocking you to sleep as a baby? 
You are now passionate about your crayons and chalk. 
Your steady hands, no longer scribbling but creating circles, people and letters. 
Your a crime fighter at work.
A robot busting a move.
Just where did time go?
Little redhead, Noah, it wasn’t very long ago that I was waiting in anticipation to meet you. Now your unsteady legs are ready to go. 
Your vocabulary is growing, you now can sign eat. 
As soon as I strap you into your car seat you demand “up”. You have the whole world to explore, no time for such nonsense. 
Do I really have to admit you are now a full fledged toddler?
If I had a life pause button I would click it right now,
capture the sweet moments shared between the two of you.
When I watch it unfold my eyes become wet.
Brothers forever, never forget.
Since there is no life pause button I live in the now. With each sun rise, there’s more memories waiting to be discovered.
When I find myself daydreaming of what you both will become. A smile comes to my face as I picture the winning goal pounding into the net. The board breaking with a snap, as your leg hits it hard. The ball swishing into the net, your feet flying in the air. 
Dreaming is fun, but living in the moment with you both is more than I could ever want.
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I adore this one. Especially the pictures of them two of them together. They are adorable and so sweet.
Thanks for linking up!!
Natalie @MamaTrack recently posted..Essence of Now (July 19, 2012)
Those are all such great pictures! These kids sure do grow quick don’t they.
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What little cuties!
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I love this post, you almost have me convinced two have another one with the way your two look so cute together.
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July 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM
I swear…you didnt even have to write anything, the photos tell their own story. Stunning.
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October 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM
What a beautiful family you have! And lovely pictures as well.
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October 10, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Beautiful pictures of your little guys!
It does go by pretty quickly.
We just celebrated two birthdays. My son turned 3 and five days later, my daughter turned 5! Yikes!
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October 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM
What a beautiful post! I love the pictures, and you captured perfectly the feelings that we all have about wishing life had a pause button. Happy SITS day to you!
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Thanks! I’ve actually been thinking about doing a series like this and then perhaps put it into a book for them later down the road.
What a beautiful love letter to your boys and to the moment! Love it! Happy SITS Day.
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I have wished for a pause button many, many times over the past few years. Beautiful photos and memories you have captured here!
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Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by!
So beautiful. I totally know exactly how you feel. You’ve expressed the feelings of motherhood so beautifully.
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Thanks so much. I really need to write another post like this. It was a lot of fun to write.
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October 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM
I have always wanted to put my daughter in a little box and keep her exactly as she is at each age and stage. But, she keeps growing and I keep needing to find those bigger boxes. Our children are so precious, no matter what age they are. Happy SITS day!
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This is so true!! Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!
Sweetness captured. I think this post is like a life pause button. It will be a treasure.
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Beautiful post I think all moms can relate to. Staying in the moment is tough. Enjoying the moment is a little easier.
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Such beautiful boys. We had three girls who are all adults and a new journey starts with a granddaughter. Enjoy your life and enjoy your SITS day.
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Enjoy every moment with your granddaughters. I can imagine that will be a very happy time in my life too.
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October 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Beautiful boys!! Happy SITS Day:)
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October 10, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Love your photos – the boys are adorable. It is so important to pause life often. Happy SITS Day Mindi!
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October 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM
What a beautiful post! I also sometimes wish there was a pause button for life but then tomorrow comes and we make even more memories! Beautiful photos as well!
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You are so very true. Great way too look at it. Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!!
Happy SITS day! This post was adorable. Thank you for sharing.
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{Melinda} So sweet. I was just talking about stages on my blog this week. Some are so hard for us moms to let go of, and others we can’t wait to see end! The pictures of your boys together are adorable.
Happy SITS Day!
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October 10, 2012 at 11:35 AM
I am not crying after reading this post…ok so what my eyes are a little wet, i think its heat …this is such a beautiful post…your two boys will grow at an alarming pace before your eyes and then one day you’ll have these posts to remind you just how precious they were. Love that…brothers forever ….
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haha well thank you! You know what? When I reread the post I started crying. I just can’t believe how fast time goes by. My youngest is 18 months today and I’m not ready for him to be as independent as he wants to be. Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!
What a wonderful reminder to live in the moment. Thank you for such a lovely take away for my day!
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Thanks so much!! It’s important to remind yourself of that every once in awhile.
So sweet! This made me tear up…especially with the two of them snuggling. <3
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Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!
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October 10, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Happy SITS day! Such pretty pictures. Love the one where big brother is kissing little baby brother.
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These are gorgeous pictures!! It does all go by so quickly, doesn’t it? My boys are a little older but I love watching their relationship and bond grow. I need to pause and remember this time because I’m sure that soon enough, they will be clobbering each other over the head!! Happy SITS Day!! Enjoy it.
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It sure does go by too quickly! Even the months seem to fly by. I mean I can’t even believe 2012 is almost over!
What sweet boys! Enjoyed your post!
Your pictures of your boys are beautiful. God bless them!
I’m new to your blog! Stopping by via sits! Your kids are too cute.
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October 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM
I am new to your blog stopping by from SITS. I love the photos. They are so great. I have two boys myself and a daughter. My boys are 4 and 1. I wish I could freeze time now.
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I too have two boys, 2 and 5. They are good friends and have a special bond. I love watching them play together and even listening to them fight. It is bittersweet when they have to be apart and they cry for one another. Thanks for this sweet post.
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Boys are so much fun and oh so loud! Things are getting more interesting now that my youngest is talking and can stand up for himself. It’s still lots of fun thouhg.
This post is beautiful! I love the combination of sweet words and pictures. Well done! Happy belated SITS day to you too.
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Thanks so much! It is for sure one of my favorites. Think I need to do a follow up soon. Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!
Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by on my SITS day!!
Just over from Sits! What a sweet post! I hate to tell you but time never slows down. As the mother of a 20 and 22 years old I can’t believe where the time went!
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Thanks for visiting from SITS! I know those years will be here sooner than I want them to be.
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January 21, 2013 at 1:18 AM
Love the “Essence of Now: Life Pause”. If you ever find the pause button, can you please send one my way?
Raquel
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What a beautiful post! They don’t stop growing and changing before your eyes…capture every moment you can.
HAPPY SITS DAY
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