Some days I get sick of picking up dirty socks and washing dishes at least twice before I go to bed. Then there are days when I am giving the girls a bath and the sun is just setting and it is warm enough to put them to bed in t-shirts. I sometimes go out on the porch just to relax for a moment before finishing my tasks before bed, and I can hear them giggling upstairs through the open window; not quite ready to let go of the day and give in to their exhaustion. I look around and see how even a stranger could stop by and see the evidence of children all around. Some days I get sick of the evidence, and then some days I just look around and see how full these kids make my life and how much I will miss these things when they go away…..
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Christine // April 25, 2008 at 4:37 pm
What a beautiful post!
I know what you mean. The older Marissa gets, the closer she is to leaving, and having her gone this week, makes me miss all the things I am used to her being around. Listening to her violin, laughing with her when we watch reality shows, or just listening to music with her.
Mayberry Magpie // May 1, 2008 at 1:24 am
Hey, very COOL snapshot technique. How did you do that?
Mayberry Magpie
PS. I’m sad my daughter is 15. There is no excuse for having a dollhouse sitting around any more. I love a dollhouse. I think when I grow old, I shall have a dollhouse sitting around for good measure. Or for company.
3kids2jobs1dog // May 1, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I love a dollhouse too. Never had one as a girl - as I think I was really a boy. Ok of course I wasn’t a boy, but I had all trucks and army men. As a mother though — nothing sweeter than watching my baby pretend her little heart out while playing with her “families” in their house.
I am emailing you about the snapshot technique!
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