Ok, perhaps a little self-indulgent.
I'll take my thanks however I can get it right now.
Showing posts with label momma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label momma. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day
I woke up at 4am this morning to Sophia whimpering in her crib. When I went back to check on her I found a beautiful orchid with a big banner that said
"Happy Mama's Day! I was trying to get your attention so you'd come back to my room! I picked this out for you, Dada helped a little. Thank you for taking such good care of me. You are the best mama ever! Love, Sophia"
Isn't she sweet? My first Mother's Day was wonderful!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Five Minutes
My mom read a story to us when we were little called "Five Minutes Peace" about a mama elephant and her quest to find five minutes of peace from her three rambunctious children. She seeks out a quiet place to sit by herself for a few moments, but every room she enters, she is awaited by a new interruption. Finally she escapes to the bathroom with her cup of now-cold tea, and enjoys a few moments before re-entering the chaos that is her life.
This book has recently taken on new meaning for me.
Not that I have the craziness of a 3-child household, but sometimes I do feel like I can't escape from the constant demands of a stay-at-home-mom's life. Every room I enter holds another chore I have neglected. There are always dishes in the sink, laundry waiting to be folded, clothes strewn on the floor, toys scattered everywhere, and let's not even get started on the dust covering every surface. Of course, Sophia demands most of my attention (which is the best part of my day, don't get me wrong). I just feel like when Sophia is in the care of another, I should be working on the lists of neglected household tasks.
That's when I think about this book. Mama elephant's house was a disaster, but she knew the importance of taking five minutes to herself.
So when Gary comes down and wants to rock Sophia to sleep upstairs, I'm going to kick my feet up and enjoy the quiet pitter patter of the rain on the window and relax for a minute.
Ahhhh.
This book has recently taken on new meaning for me.
Not that I have the craziness of a 3-child household, but sometimes I do feel like I can't escape from the constant demands of a stay-at-home-mom's life. Every room I enter holds another chore I have neglected. There are always dishes in the sink, laundry waiting to be folded, clothes strewn on the floor, toys scattered everywhere, and let's not even get started on the dust covering every surface. Of course, Sophia demands most of my attention (which is the best part of my day, don't get me wrong). I just feel like when Sophia is in the care of another, I should be working on the lists of neglected household tasks.
That's when I think about this book. Mama elephant's house was a disaster, but she knew the importance of taking five minutes to herself.
So when Gary comes down and wants to rock Sophia to sleep upstairs, I'm going to kick my feet up and enjoy the quiet pitter patter of the rain on the window and relax for a minute.
Ahhhh.
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