It's the pocket full of acorns. The backseat full of cheerios. Realizing I know words to more kids songs than adult songs.
The cheeks that just call for kisses. The little hands that will someday do so much, but for now are content holding mine. The 'maaamaaa' call I hear each morning, often before daylight. The hand prints all over my closet door, from countless trips in to sneak out my high heels.
It's the fact that my purse is weighted down with sippy cups, wipes, applesauce and baby sunscreen. It's not wearing dresses for almost a year because they are not nursing bra compatible. It's kinks in my shoulders from simultaneiously carrying children, groceries and diaper bags.
It is the mental gymnastics required in trying to answer questions honestly but age appropriately. It is reading the same book time after time, night after night.
It's the sleepy grins. The proud smiles. The adorable pout that I have to try my hardest not to smile at. The sight of my children sleeping. The sound of their laughter.
It's the little things that I cherish. That I'm already missing, even though we're in the midst of it.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
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7 comments:
Wow, what a way to sum up your wonderful "Mom" thoughts! What lucky children to have a mom that feels the way you do and can write as well as you can!
You make a mom proud!
What a beautiful post. You are quite the writer. That last line really got me. "It's the little things that I cherish. That I'm already missing, even though we're in the midst of it." Until I became a mom, I had no clue I could miss something before it was gone. With motherhood the knowledge of fleeting time becomes almost painfully clear.
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Awww, that is so sweet! I'm so glad you're able to appreciate those little things- they mean so much don't they! Thanks for the reminder! And Happy Mother's Day!
Beautiful! Hope you have a great Mother's Day with your dear ones!
Love,
Ginnie
Oh, and this post reminded me of a random question I have for you...what kind of sunscreen do you use for the kids? Thanks!
I'm smiling with you... but almost tearful, too. They grow up so very fast. Thanks for the reminder to slow down and cherish "the little things" that are so very precious.
great post- i can relate to so much of it (and have so much to look forward to as well)...and yes, I loved the last line too, I'm already missing nursing my little one and we've still got several months to go!
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