So, it's not this cough that rattles me to my core. No, definitely not.
But, this photo makes me melt. Especially because Ruby June will be 2 years old on Thursday.
Look at this outfit she picked out to wear to her Nonny's house- and that doll, well, that's Marcia, her absolute favorite one, and my absolute favorite one when I was her age. Ahh...my spunky, doll-loving girl, she indeed makes me happy.
Then, here is a photo of Kai at his school (Sunny Hollow Montessori School in St. Paul) at his birthday celebration in January. Kai has taught me so much as a mom, especially about the lesson of accepting our children for who they are, just right where they are, which is ultimately exactly where they should be. In this ritual, Kai lights the candle (which represents the sun) and then he walks around the globe as many times as years he is born, while Joe and I tell stories from each year of his birth. It's such a cool ritual. I am so proud of Kai and his big heart. It's nice to take a few minutes in front of his class to acknowledge all the wonderful things he is. It also makes me feel good about the educational path that Kai is on.
And, oh, so this is really not a great photo (especially of me). But, I love it because this is what I have always wished for when I thought of myself as a mom- surrounded by my dear friends and their children. I grew up with a gaggle of kids whose parents were the best friends of my parents. I have so many of my memories of dinner parties, sleep overs, and time just playing while the parents were playing too. I am so happy to have friends in my life who I do this with now. I also am so lucky to love their children so much too.
My 38th birthday party- we lit fireworks in the backyard and had a bonfire. It was the perfect way to begin my new year. Check out those clowns on the deck- laughter is what keeps me going.
And, oh, of course, this crazy husband of mine. Do I need to say more? Just the idea that he went out dancing with me (to a kid's band who was playing for only adults) on New Year's Eve and wore this wig the whole time. Well, I can see why we've been happily married now for almost 10 years. He is my rock star.
And, oh my-- this photo will always make me laugh hysterically. What was I thinking? I think this is 8th grade- or maybe even 9th grade. Check out those glasses! And, yes, that was a spiral perm.
See, I already feel better! Here's to a wonderful week filled with all of the things that make you happy too.
2 comments:
My kids go to Montessori as well. Don't you just LOVE the birthday celebration?? Do you also sing "The Earth goes around the Sun, tra la, and turns 1!" and so on through the years? Makes me smile! And you are quite brave for posting a picture of yourself from middle school. If I did that, there'd be no end to the mockery (huge hair, blue eye-liner; it wasn't pretty)!
A very sweet post. :)
No, we don't sing that song, but I wish we did. Maybe it would be a song that my son would "let" me sing without saying "Stop Mom, you are embarrassing me!" As for big hair and blue eyeliner, well, I don't think I was quite so fashion-forward :)
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