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family, kids, lists, moments of magic things i never want to forget
March 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM 
.: the feeling of hope i gain when i see flowers emerging despite the elements. is it finally spring???
.: standing in the shower for my few moments alone, listening to the faint sounds of my children who squeal, chase, and play.
.: the way that H never took any practice steps when she started walking. she simply stood up and ran.
.: dinner made from leftover french bread and some eggs being happily scarfed down with no complaints.
.: G's constant desire to *help* especially when i'm trying to hurry. reminds me that i need to slow down and let someone help me once in awhile, maybe it's just to help them feel happy, maybe i really do need the help.
.: playdates gone bad that remind me of how good and sweet and wonderful my children truly are.
.: finding letters and pictures drawn with a shaky hand, proof that F is finally writing!
.: going to the health food store and being told, "well, it looks like you've got your hands full!" it's very true, i do have my hands full, sometimes achingly full. but my hands are full, my arms are full, and my heart is full.
.: having good friends i share motherhood with. 
.: acting as E's fairy, leaving notes in her jar at night. it gives me a chance to simply praise her for her good deeds without flipping into mom mode and asking unpleasant questions. when i pretend to be her *rosetta* i can love on her and uplift her in ways that i don't allow myself to as a her mama. (note to self: love my children freely)
.: acting as E's fairy, leaving notes in her jar at night. it gives me a chance to simply praise her for her good deeds without flipping into mom mode and asking unpleasant questions. when i pretend to be her *rosetta* i can love on her and uplift her in ways that i don't allow myself to as a her mama. (note to self: love my children freely)
.: the trust a child gives you when they clamor into your arms, willingly pleading for you to throw them again, throw them higher! they never ask you to catch, they simply know that you'll be there.
Reader Comments (17)
i love this list, particularly the last note. it's amazing when you think about how wonderful of a mother you are when you know that your children trust you, believe in you, and know that you're always there without you having to tell them. you're an inspiring mother!
love this mama - thanks for reminding me some. i will be listing this week for sure.
heart you.
xo, a
You continually remind me of what kind of mother, artist and person I want to be. thanks, love.
love you girl. xx
that last one is sucj a wonderful observation!
beautiful.
That last little picture is so, so sweet. I love being a mommy... I hope I can be a good one with two!
Knowing people like you gives me hope though - if you can do it, I can too, right?
By the way, it is so hard to believe you've got snow on the ground right now, but how divine to see the beginnings of Spring! Who doesn't love Spring?
Thanks for the reminders! :) Especially the ones about slowing down and also loving your kids freely. :)
I love you, I do.
"but my hands are full, my arms are full, and my heart is full."
so true and I wouldn't want it any other way...
your memories will be rich and full of love and beauty because you are love and beauty :-) xo
I need to be reminded of some of these things. Thanks! Did you get my message the other day? Let's get together and catch up!
wonderful list!
I love lists!
This post is so very beautiful...
of everything I have ever done in this lifetime, being a truly loving mommy is by far the BEST.
And you know how well you're doing by the joy in your child's heart, and the neverending love in their eyes...
You dear heart are obviously an incredible Mommy indeed. How wonderful that God blessed them with YOU.
love to you today,
xoxo
joan
Wait, H is walking?
so poignant and sweet. really wonderful. one thing i never want to forget? to remind you how terrific you are!
Oh, Jenica! I love the Fairy Jar idea! I'm soooo going to borrow it with Bella. Wonderful!