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The Bittersweet Reality Of Motherhood: Don't Blink
Lately I have been so emotional since my daughter started 5th grade last week, and to say the least I'm a mess. I KNOW I'm not alone in this, so this one is for the Mommy's.

The bittersweet reality of raising children is that one day, they will grow up. As a mother, it can be both exciting and heartbreaking to watch your children take their first steps towards adulthood. From the way they look to the way they interact with the world, everything your children do can be a reminder that they’re no longer little. As exciting it is to watch them grow I to little adults it's also a sad realization of their independence and no longer reliant on you.

The emotions that come with the realization that your children are growing up can range from pride and joy to nostalgia and sadness. On one hand, you want your children to reach their full potential and...