Growing up
One day we all have to grow up, but until then you can act as childish as you want... No I am just kidding, but every week that goes by I see my daughter growing up, and getting bigger. I want it to happen, but I love the stage of life we are in. She is big enough to play, but still small to hold for as long as you want. But I guess she will just have to grow up.
While they were growing, I did not give it much thought, just enjoyed it. Only once they were old enough to want to live a life of their own, on their own, did I realise I have lost what I loved. However, if they have been loved and thus remain loving, it has its compensations.