Kids - They Grow So Quickly

They grow so quickly and then go away
But they never stop being your kids
And you never stop worrying about them
Always hoping and praying for them
That their lives will miss all the pitfalls
Avoiding the mistakes that we made
Experiencing the best life has to offer
Finding happiness in work, family, and love
And when they do come back for a visit
It is interesting how they are still kids
At least in your eyes as you ponder them
And their lives and how they have grown
Often catching yourself almost giving advice
Remembering that they aren't kids anymore
And have their own lives to live
Not needing or wanting your advice
Although you still care for them
And love them like way back then
When they were just little kids
And your find yourself cherishing
Those memories and wishing
You could live them over and over
Again and again, forever . . .