Comments on: Perspective

By: Stone Fox

Stone Fox — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:02 +0000

i am trying to slow myself down these days. to take the time to be in the moment, in the moments. tonight, i sang to my kids while i cut their nails. (Little Bunny Foo-Foo works every time for every kid.) i smelled their clean from the bath smells and felt my baby’s hair tickle my face. i looked into my daughter’s face and memorized it again. when i tucked the hurricane into his “hotdog blanket” (aka Pokemon sleeping bag) and his three other blankets, i see how big he’s getting.

the times when there is no pressure To Do and Get It Done, those are the best. even if there is nothing planned, sometimes it’s enough to sit back and watch. to have one on one with each of them or watch them play and get along for at least a few minutes before they turn into screaming, angry banshees because someone touched someone else’s toy and earned a shove for the effort, which caused hurt feelings and crying all around.

i hope max’s little tummy is not growing an Alien. ;)

By: Privilege of Parenting

Privilege of Parenting — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:17:45 +0000

Sending good wishes to Max’s tummy.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:05:28 +0000

What a wonderful reminder! And such a sweet way to end your post, with your son’s sweet request. It made me gasp. So touching.

By: becca

becca — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:05:44 +0000

Ah, those words that come out of our kids’ mouths that make everything PERFECT. Those words make it all “make sense”. Why I do what I do. Why I continue on. I love hearing about boys being so sweet… they just love their mommies.

Thank you for this perspective.

By: Bre

Bre — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:49:55 +0000

So sweet! I love this post. Well, I love every post- no joke. I love this site and am glad I found you and Jen. Especially since I’m trekking into motherhood, too, despite “wanting to wait”. It’s a blessing and I’m excited! Thanks for this. Every day.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:07:00 +0000

Four boys, eh? I imagine that is where I am headed when I think of trying for number four–trying for a baby girl–and I’m mostly okay with it. Boys are sweet, even if wild. But my how the WILD can get the better of me on some days if I let it.

Overall, it is indeed a wonderful life. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Sarah

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:05:14 +0000

Multiple personalities? Totally. I’m all over the place with that one and exhausting MYSELF by changing my attitude so frequently. But as soon as I put on another hat things seem to shift a wee bit and I find myself with more liberties or less to do what I want.

It appears the lump is nothing to be concerned of right now. The ultrasound was clear. Thank goodness. But I’m still suspicious. A mother’s worry, you know.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:02:18 +0000

Nicki,
I never thought of interchanging the words balance and perspective, but that is a wonderful idea. You probably remember how I feel about “balance” and perspective does shape up pretty well to take it’s place while leaving me feeling somewhat in control and much more grateful.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:51:25 +0000

A wonderful portrait of you, your family, your life! Thank you for sharing it. Perspective! A much better word than balance and achievable as it depends on us.

By: Ambrosia

Ambrosia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:15:02 +0000

I love this. It is both poignant and beautiful. I can feel the pain and joy in each word.

I hope that you find out what that bump is above the navel. I can understand–and relate–to your concerns.

That scene, with you and your son? It touched my heart.