Julianne Moore can't believe her son will be going to college soon.
The 'Hunger Games' actress, who has Caleb, 17, and daughter Liv, 12, with director husband Bart Freundlich, admits being a parent has forced her to pay attention to the passing of time.
She said: "Of course when they're really little, the pace is glacial because nothing is happening and you're sitting in a sandbox. Of course it flashes by, and that little boy you were putting sand in the funnel with is 17-years-old and starting to look at colleges. It really does crystallise what being alive is about. It forces you to pay attention."
The 52-year-old star has always chosen roles that fit around her children's schedules as loves taking care of them.
She said: "I'm grateful to be immersed in my kids' lives. If you don't pay attention, it's over too quickly.
"My family makes me most happy. It would be miserable without them."
But Julianne also makes sure she makes time for herself by doing yoga.
She added to PEOPLE magazine: "I like how it makes my mind feel. It's not like I have some spectacular body, but it's one thing I do where I don't hurt myself, and that's important to me."
The star is tipped to be nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of a college linguistics professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, the titular character in the movie 'Still Alice', and admits she feels very lucky.
She said: "To be in a conversation about this kind of stuff, holy cow. I just feel so lucky."
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