Someone New Every Time I Look in the Mirror

Lately I have noticed that I look different everyday. Sometimes I guess I hold myself differently, and look almost like a different person. I knew that babies change everyday, and when my son is about to go through a growth spirt, his face looks just slightly squished. He grows a lot everyday and it amazes me how tall he is getting and how big he really is. He turns TWO in February, and I can't believe how much our family has changed since he was born. Sorry these aren't in order but you can see him changing at least :)

This one was taken last week sometime

I didn't realize how much I, as an adult change. With not only my appearance, but also with my personality and actions. I even change spiritually more than I realize as well. This month has especially changed me, I think. I was looking at my photos that I shared with all of my friends on Facebook, and I realized this. What do you think?

here is a photo I posted of myself October 4th

and here is a photo I posted today, October 20th

Huge difference? I look so different. My hair even looks darker and I look more like my sister Sarah today. I think it is really interesting how much I have changed this month, emotionally even. Our little family is looking to buy a house. Renting just doesn't make sense anymore, so we are trying to qualify for a little fixer upper as our first home. I don't understand what makes a person change physically or emotionally, but it seems to me that my friends who have changed a lot, something drastic happens to them, like a baby or a death in their family or someone close to them. I actually feel like a different woman, I walk differently, I wore heels the other day!! (Which I never do) I have been keeping up on housework, and I feel like I am loosing weight! I am different :) I am making new friends, and trying to keep up to speed with my old friends. I am trying to help my little family stay sane despite everything that comes our way. 

Butterflies have to go through so much change to grow into themselves. We are but butterflies growing and changing, growing our wings and developing our colors. We will eventually be able to fly away into the sunset of life and grow more and more until that perfect day. I love butterflies. I always have. I never quite realized why until recently, and it is a fun realization. 

Now I see how much my son and future children need to go through to change and grow their wings and expand their world. I am excited to see how much Lucas will change in the few years to come. Time flies when you are having fun! And we learn the most when things are challenging and we are forced to change our shape to get through the obstacles. Let it come, and you will grow. Thank you for reading.

What makes you change? Do you see the change as it happens, or do you look back after a few years and see it then?