Parents of younger children have heard this line from their elders for years.
Although baffled by these words while in the season of a snail's pace (baby/preschool years), I relate and understand more of this sentiment in the world of "elementary school". As Eli begins Kindergarten in the fall and I anticipate all three boys in the same school all day, I recognize that time has moved quickly. The school years began for us in 2009, and they will likely end in 2027 when Eli dons a high school graduation cap and gown. We will spend 12 years at our PreK-8 school as a family. We are already at the quarter mark. Now is the time to find the pace that will sustain our family for the duration of the race. The families in this school community have already become lifelong friends. More come every year. How easy it is to meet other people in our neighborhood with common interests, concerns, and schedules.
*unfinished draft, published on 12/29/2023
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