Time plays tricks on mothers. It teases you with breaks and brief caesuras, only to skip wildly forward, bringing breathtaking changes to your baby's body. Only he wasn't a baby anymore, and how often did I have to learn that? The lessons were painful.
In "All Over Creation," Ruth Ozeki reflects on the fleeting nature of time and its impact on motherhood. She describes how time can deceive mothers, offering brief moments of reprieve while quickly moving on to significant changes in their children's lives. This rapid progression leaves mothers grappling with the realization that their babies grow up before they can fully appreciate each stage.
The author conveys the emotional struggles of accepting this...
