I blinked… and you’re 4. Sitti | Video published by Cat van der Merwe - Mom of 2 | Lemon8

Cat van der Merwe - Mom of 2

3981 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

2

I blinked… and you’re 4.

Sitting here making this video and it suddenly hit me just how fast time truly flies. It feels like only yesterday I was holding my baby girl for the very first time — my firstborn, my little princess. Now here you are, growing, laughing, learning, and becoming your own little person.

Four years of loving you has gone by in the blink of an eye. Every stage, every season, every version of you has been so special, and somehow they all pass too fast. I wish I could slow time down just a little and soak in these moments forever.

Being your mama is the greatest gift of my life. I’ll always hold onto this version of you, because I know one day I’ll look back and miss it more than I can even imagine. 🤍

1/5 Edited to

Related posts

I blinked and you grew

from carrying you to chasing you time quietly became magic #pregnancy #firstborn #boymomma #moments

19 likes

Michael Jackson realizing they snapping pics every time he moves Bro blinked and 12 cameras went off!

15.1K likes

I blinked and my baby was 4 😭✋🥹🐾 #landslide #puppy #flashback #dogsoftiktok #growingup

19 likes

Michael Jackson realizing they snapping pics every time he moves 😭📸 Bro blinked and 12 cameras went off! #josephmoonwalkers #michaeljackson #fyp #viral

12 likes

“Zoom in… BIG mistake 😂”

“I blinked and everything went wrong 😂”smh #NASA #funny #fyp #Lemon8 #viral

14 likes

I Blinked and This Happened 😭

275 likes

how to recover your day after doomscrolling…

realized i blinked and lost my whole morning to scrolling… so this was me taking it back closed the apps, made my bed, got outside, and remembered i actually have a life to live today it’s wild how fast your mindset can shift when you stop consuming and start moving ;))) you don’t need a p

60 likes

I blinked and you’re one!

Happy 1st birthday, little man! 💙 #oneyearold #momsover30 #momlife

0 likes

Unboxing the @SHEGLAM Sugar, Spice & Everything Glam Advent Calendar and I’m lowkey offended at how cute + stacked this is 😮‍💨🎀✨ Every box was a slay… no skips, no crumbs. If you blinked and missed it… yeah, it’s sold out 👀💄 #sheglam #sheglamunboxing #beautyfinds #adventcalendar #makeuptut

208 likes

I blinked and she’s not little anymore 🥹😭 @marteviousyoung #daddy #daughter #hairstyle #momsoftiktok #family

57 likes

she blinked once and got 10k views.

14 likes

I blinked and these were under $10 😳

Weekend sale came THROUGH 😩✨ Snagged these PUMA sneakers for $9.98 and I’m actually obsessed. Comfy + cute + cheap = undefeated #PUMA #shoppingfinds #shoes #fyp #shoesinspo

2 likes

200 followers 🫶🏻🍋

I blinked and had 200 followers. I’m so glad you’re here!

13 likes

Happy Monday! This weekend went by like a whirlwind 💨 I blinked and it’s Monday. #mom #foryoupage #morningroutine #foryoupage #momlife

12 likes

My Paycheck Went on Vacation Without Me 😭

POV: I blinked and my paycheck booked a roundtrip flight, 3 nights in a villa boutique hotel, and a street food tour through Tulum 🌮✈️ Meanwhile me: eating a crunchwrap supreme and pretending they’re tostadas 🥲 I never really get a chance to splurge after working hard because I try to save as

1406 likes

blinked and somehow it’s already that time of year again 😭 My commission window for guaranteed holiday delivery is officially closing fast! If you’ve been eyeing a custom suncatcher or oddity piece, now’s the time to claim your spot before Nov 10. After that… it’s holiday chaos roulette. #ar

16 likes

First shower postpartum🍼🥹 It feels like this pregnancy went by so slowly until I blinked and now she’s here😭 #postpartum #postpartumbody #birthstory #firsttimemom #pregnancyjourney @MEDIHEAL @Caudalie @Clinique @Beauty of Joseon @Shop Frida Mom + Baby @Dermoplast @Degree Deodora

1977 likes

here's my June beauty favorites !! I swear I blinked and June disappeared 😩 #monthlyfavorites #junefavorites #bestofbeauty #summermakeup #sephoramusthaves #makeupaddict #beautyfavorites , #makeupmusthaves , #beautyhacks , #skincareessentials , #beautytips @CYKLAR @Redken @Huda

21 likes

I blinked and somehow he was 4 😩😭💙❤️ He’s spent all of his 4 years fighting for his life! What a God we serve! Register for his birthday celebration with the link below! We can’t wait to see you there! #barbeshop💈 #4years #toddlersoftiktok #medicallycomplex

37 likes

I blinked and he’s taller than me. 🥹

2134 likes

POV: you blinked and your entire house exploded again🫧🧹🧺 #cleaning #homedecor #organization #lifestyle #cleangirlaesthetic

20 likes

A young woman with braided hair in a high bun and a long braid stands confidently, wearing a cream ribbed turtleneck sweater dress with 'FR' detail and black high-top sneakers.

Soft doesn’t mean silent

Soft but don’t play. I look good, I know it. You blinked first. #femaleflyness #braidbunenergy #softgirlera #sweaterdressvibes #helookin

24 likes

👁️ POV: You Blinked

Lilo at 3 months -> Lilo at 4 #shiba #shibainu #puppy #foryou

136 likes

#mobile #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #momlife #momsoflemon8

0 likes

Blinked and I went from 14 to 41…

Blinked and I went from 14 to 41… #aging #fyp #fypシ゚viral Safford

4 likes

Can’t believe how fast time goes ❤️ #timeflies #kindergarten #firstborn #momof2 #sahm

5 likes

Again… Like why are you bald when I blinked. This was a Pothos btw. 🫠🪴 #plants

9 likes

I blinked and we went from first day of preschool to first day of high school 😭

11 likes

45 and still holding it down!

Turned 45 Oct 24th. I blinked and here I am. And I'm exactly where I wanna be.

164 likes

Creepy and weird! even made me jump some

Something weird happened to me around Halloween, and honestly, I still can’t explain it. I was driving home late one night after a costume party, and as I passed this small, empty playground, I swear I saw a kid on the swing in full costume just going back and forth. It wasn’t super windy, and no o

5 likes

update: i think we blinked at the same time…does that mean i won?? #ragdollkitten #ragdoll #browncat #petsoftiktok #catmom #mirror

27 likes

Blinked and it was Monday 🥲 ✨Acrylic pen case @Poi & Hun | Stationery Shop (use code:Mariel10 for 10% off) ✨Boba pen @skyeandoliver #wfh #wfhlife #homeoffice #desksetup #keyboard #keyboardasmr #morningroutine #cozyspace #remotenurse

21 likes

POV • you blinked

#growingup #momsoflemon8 #momlife #momsoflemon8 #mom

4 likes

Scrapbook With Me

Starting a scrapbook for my baby 🥰 I blinked and she’ll be three this week😭 #scrapbook #scrapbooking #scrapbookideas #craftymom #mom

68 likes

She grew so much in 1 year 🤍

5 likes

If only I could turn back the hands of time. As a mom it’s so hard to watch our babies grow up so fast. I blinked and now my baby is 3. Let me know if yall want to see her reaction 🫶🏽 Happy Birthday Saige! I love you 🩷 🎉🥹 #birthdaysurprise #3rdbirthday #birthdaygirl #momlife #toddlermomlif

23 likes

You blinked and spent $80 on a few items

#vancouver #canada #vlog #life #lifestyle

1 like

IYKYK: These chicks tore through the Flock Party fly larvae like it was their last meal 😅 I blinked… and the bag was gone. Safe to say it’s their favorite treat — protein-packed and approved by the whole flock. 🐣💯 @mannaprohorse @Tscflockparty #ChickLife #BackyardChickens

8 likes

Back-to-School(or Back-to-Work) Energy Activated💼

Half the year = GONE. Blinked and suddenly it’s August😵‍💫 So let me ask you… how are those 2025 goals looking, bestie? Whether you’re sharpening pencils or replying to emails like it’s a sport, now is the perfect time to hit reset. I’m in my scheduling era 🗓️—and no lie, Google Calendar is my s

53 likes

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, looks at the camera. Text overlay reads "20 pieces of of advice for your 20's," introducing the article's topic.

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, is partially visible. An overlay lists the first ten pieces of advice for young adults, including "focus on your healing" and "learn to eat well."

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black tube top and red shorts, is partially visible. An overlay lists the remaining ten pieces of advice, such as "live with the end in mind" and "privacy is protection."

20 pieces of advice for your 20’s 🫶✨

nobody prepared me for my twenties! everyone talks about how these are the best years of your life - and they are! but not in the way they tell you ⤵️ your twenties are the best because they’re when you’re figuring out who you are! 🫶 because you’re learning to break patterns, find joy, build rea

216 likes

no bc I blinked in it’s December 24th

8 likes

A woman in a white jacket and jeans sits in a green snow tube, smiling and making a peace sign, while a man in a black jacket and yellow vest stands behind her in a snowy landscape. The image has a text overlay: "I Don't Know How to Ride a Bike... Don't Judge Me".

🚲 I Don’t Know How to Ride a Bike… Don’t Judge Me

So apparently everyone learned to ride a bike at age 5… except me. To this day, if you put me on two wheels, just know I’m choosing the ground as my final destination. 😭😂 I swear I blinked and suddenly every kid around me was doing laps and popping wheelies while I was still trying to figure out

4 likes

My Twin is 1!!!! Happy Birthday Legacy!!!

omg I can’t believe my baby is already 1!! Time flew by so fast!!! I want to cry cause i feel like I blinked and we’re here…

47 likes

pov: you blinked 🐾

Meet my puppy 🐶Name: Rex Bubblez 🐶Age: 11 months old 🐶Hobbies: chasing the kitties around the house, chewing on my underwear, exclusively only listening to dad, playing with cat toys, licking faces 🐶Favorite food: pup cups and cat food 🐶Tricks he knows: “sit”……. sometimes “stay”……. he’s extrem

15 likes

I blinked my newborn disappeared!!! Two months have come and gone too quickly. I’m going to miss the newborn scrunch but I love the curiosity and smiles that have replaced it #motherhood #momlife #truelove

57 likes

Am I the only one?

#lemon8diarychallenge I blinked and my whole year went past me. Still hopeful that I’ll achieve my goals ☺️ #newyear #success #time #momlife #lifestyle #fyp

4 likes

Four out of five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was such a short but wildly enjoyable read. Literally 47 pages and Freida McFadden still managed to cram in twists, turns, and that signature “oh you thought” energy she’s so good at. I blinked and suddenly I was at the end, jaw slightly dropped, trying to process

6 likes

iPhone 17 March Monthly Refresh 🍀💜

Dear, SweeTees 💌🍀 March needed a refresh ✨ I planned on doing purple + green for my iPhone 17… and then I blinked and went fully green. No regrets. This month’s vibe is soft sage, calm, intentional — with just a tiny pop of purple from my silicone ring grip because I cannot completely aband

38 likes

An image showing two hands, one lighter-skinned with a watch and one darker-skinned with an engagement ring, resting on each other. Overlay text reads "I Can't Believe My BF Just Said the N Word" with three sad face emojis, conveying distress.

bf used a slur… stay or go? 😣💔

"LDR for 5 months, planning to close the distance soon. Until last week-I heard him say the N word with his friends. And again. No one even blinked. This isn't a small oops for me, it's a heart-drop moment. I'm already invested but can I ignore this? Terrified to confront him (he&#3

183 likes

The days were long, but the year disappeared in a heartbeat. It feels like I blinked, and the little paws grew up. 🐺🖤🐾 love you my little bougie. #livefest2025 #wolfdog #fyp #rescue #puppy

52 likes

I blinked and she is 8

48 likes

iPhone 17 March Monthly Refresh 🍀💜

Dear, SweeTees 💌🍀 March needed a refresh ✨ I planned on doing purple + green for my iPhone 17… and then I blinked and went fully green. No regrets. This month’s vibe is soft sage, calm, intentional — with just a tiny pop of purple from my silicone ring grip because I cannot completely aband

11 likes

3 Cat eye Lash Map inspo💛💛💛

If you’re in Chicago I do model and FREE sets all the time!!! @blinked.minks on instagram! #lashes #lashextensions

55 likes

A flat lay featuring an instant camera surrounded by numerous instant photos, with text overlay "SOME OF MY FAVORITE K-POP BANDS MY BIAS AND BIAS WRECKER".

Six members of the K-pop group P1Harmony posing for a selfie, making hand gestures, with "P1Harmony" text overlay.

A close-up photo of two male K-pop idols, Keeho labeled "Bias" and Soul labeled "Wreaker", posing together.

🌸 Currently Thriving (and Dying) in My K-Pop Era ✨

🌸✨ once upon a bias line… ✨🌸 i was just minding my soft little business when: 🖤 rosé’s voice hit like a lullaby from heaven 🐻 jennie blinked and my soul left the chat 🐱 yeji made eye contact and i questioned my entire existence 🩰 chaeryeong danced and suddenly i believed in magic again 🔥 ming

11 likes

Accidentally blinked 😓 #3monthsold #motherhood #postpartum #rainbowbaby #newparents

105 likes

i blinked 🥹🥲😭🥰 #april #birthday #5yearsold #happybirthday #timeflies

9 likes

See more