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Monique Samuels increased the sentimental quotient for the bitter-sweet phenomenon that time tends to rush by, birth, and movie her three children grow up too quick; she also induces an outpouring of emotions from her viewers and followers who have seen the family through the years, sharing with them the bittersweet inhospitable realization that these kids just aren’t babies anymore.
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The post had a fairly simple caption that conveyed the sentiment shared among parents. “Sooooooooo How do I get them to stop growing 🤔🥹 My babies aren’t babies anymore 😭🥰 #mywhy #mommylife #momof3,” and this is the universal lament of every willing parent to half-heartedly tell time to stop while looking in awe at these human beings becoming their children.
The comments started coming in with many viewers stating how they just could not believe how much these children had changed. One comment read, “W🥺W. They were tiny last time on #rhop. 🥺🌸🥺.” An earlier season of the show had given viewers a glimpse of the dramatic growth of the family from that point onward. Another lamented on the speedy passage of time: “Remembered when Chris turned 2 on the show!!!! Wow time flies.”
Christopher’s transformation was greatly admired by the viewers. In disbelief, another commenter hilariously said: “I know good and damn well that ain’t our handsome nephew THAT DAMN TALL??!!!!!!!!!! Such beautiful kids but when did he grow a whole connected beard?????? Make it stop. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍” This comment illustrates perfectly how abrupt this change feels to the people who have been alongside this family journey of little boy-to-young man.
Another commenter jumped in with a comment about family resemblance: “Your daughter is a little version of you, Christopher takes more after his dad and Chase is a splitting image of the both of you 🥰”. This comment sparked a bit of a discussion in the replies, with others agreeing to the same, showcasing how intimately connected the followers feel to the family’s story.
The post in the center of emotion was more than just about physical growth-layered respect grown up in an excellent environment. “They are such a reflection of the unconditional love, time and effort you put into being the best healthiest mommy to them. You deserve it all. You are Amazing,” reads one grateful comment. This is going from looking at the passing of time to the direct effects of conscientious parenting, suggesting that their impressive development is the direct result of Samuels’ unique kind of upbringing.
Another commentator praised her parenting style: “Love how you expose them to different travels, cultures, and educational experiences ♥️. Your a Great Mom Queen.” This comment implies that Samuels’ very public journey of motherhood is more than just reality show drama: it is a testament to true commitment to broadening her children’s horizons. Monique Samuels and her kids are often seen enjoying these experiences together.
To many, the post was a mirror to their feelings. Another parent who connected said, “I ask myself the same thing with mine. They grow sooo quick in a blink of an eye. I had just watched an episode on tv which seems like yesterday You and Christopher get the kids ready for their bedtime. Precious Memories of how cute n little your Beautiful babies are.😍” It is these connections and parallels between the life of a celebrity and the life of a fan that make such moments.
Mixing wit with nostalgia and genuine admiration, the kommentar thread to Samuels’ original post is immediately a beautiful interactive tapestry. It is much more than photos of an A-list family: it is a shared memory where onlookers who have seen these children grow up on the screen feel invested in them as a family.
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In the end, the picture posted by Monique Samuels reminds every parent of a paradox they know too well: The very thing that you work so hard for is their growth and independence, and sometimes you wish the time would just slow down a tiny bit more. The show’s reception proves that this particular developmental journey from babies to young individuals is an unceasingly heart wrenching tale. She has also shared her secret to perfect locs with her followers.
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