Posts Tagged ‘ mother moment ’

I love ah-ha moments.  Wish they came more often.  In writing “Part Four: Show Time!” (about F’s delivery) I reminded myself of a sweet little moment that happened a few weeks before Freedom was born.  Then I wrote a few lines and never came back to it.  Well, here it is, finally fleshed out...
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It’s been a long time since I’ve gone on a first date.  It’s taken me quite a while to get the courage to ask him out.  Can’t blame me for wanting to, though. He’s… And most of all – I wanted to make a good impression, so I took him somewhere super special. On the way there I...
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So we’re on day three of the binky weaning.  It’s been much easier than I thought – but not totally without a great deal of sadness, naturally.  A concerned loved one asked me if he really understood what happened and why he couldn’t have it any more, if he really “gets it.”  A good...
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Setting:  Bedtime.  Past bedtime, really. 4 and ~6 year olds:  Asleep. Baby:  Crying. Toddler:  In his crib, talking to himself. Binkies:  Almost all M.I.A.  Only one — you read that right, ONE — located. One binky.  Two binky-lovers.  Most nights the 2y.o. thinks he needs twoof them to get to sleep, actually, as ALL binkies are HIS binkies, but...
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This is such a travesty! I cannot find my camera. Further, I can’t find it AND I have an awesome Wordless Wednesday situation going on upstairs. I can’t leave it this way forever, but I so want to share it… What to do, what to do… I shall just tell you about it. In fact, I’ll give...
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To the tune of “Popcorn Popping.” I looked out my window and what did I say? A fantastic post for Wordless Wednesday! Eagle painted such a nice surprise, With my lipstick and my liner for eyes. I could take my children and lock them up. It would be much safer for all my nice makeup. It isn’t really so, but it...
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There are moments of what can only be described as pure joy that accompany motherhood.  I’d be lying if I said they happened daily, and perhaps still “not a truth-teller” if I said they happened weekly, because I’m talking about the moments that make your heart want to burst from happiness.  Maybe other moms...
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