We spent Mother’s Day celebrating with my cousin’s family. For the first time in as long as I can remember there were young children in the room.

Lots of noise, lots of running, lots of things flying across the room and lots of fun.

It was striking to me that my family doesn’t have little ones any more. Our youngest cousin is going to turn 15. She’s the baby.

We still have lots of noise and lots of fun but it’s a different experience without the little ones.

Quite honestly, it made me a little sad.

When people tell you to appreciate every moment because time flies, it’s true.