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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
On any given day
~Walking in to a smiling little one just waking amid a pile of stuffed Backyardigans, reaching out for "my Mama."
~Waffles, bananas and Oswald--still in our P.J.s and not ashamed. If we're still in our P.J.'s by Yo Gabba Gabba somedays it's okay too.
~Snuggles, play, chasing, building, scribbling, riding the Mama horse, drumming, and dancing. Some "no's", lots of hugs and even more "Mama's."
~Holding hands on cue during the blessing and prayer times, and sometimes hearing an emphatic "A-meh!"
~Snuggling for nap time on the couch. Here's Mama's time to be "productive"--some days I am, some days it just feels right to join in for a much needed snooze. He's not gonna go for this snuggling with Mama routine for very long.
~Trips to the park, the library, the grocery store. These experiences can sometimes be truly that...an "experience." Lots of complements and smiles for my beaming boy.
~Happily greeting Daddy or when visiting Grandparents arrive at the back door. There's nothing on Earth like that smile--it's like daily manna.
~Family dinners. A rare, but absolutely necessary experience for any spiritually and emotionally healthy family.
~Bath time. An absolute treat to experience with that kid--he adores water play. Just the mention of "B.A.T.H." sends him straight to the tub without prodding.
~Evening play time. We're all so tired by now, but the togetherness can't be beat. More snuggles, chasing, playing guitar and drums, and tons of kisses for Mama and Daddy.
~Winding down for the evening can be a mixed bag of frustration and eventual relief, but I can lay the day to rest with an assurance that I am indeed doing what is best for my family.
I've met opposition about my choices in career path and parenting, but feel very strongly that this is just what works for us (that is a whole other entry in itself, but I don't think I will ever pen that one). Teaching private lessons from home two afternoons a week, helping with the business Chris started, "home-making," and spending the majority of my time raising my child is so much more enjoyable to me than spending each day under the rule of the Department of Education.
It ain't always paradise (and what job is), but it is unbelievably fulfilling.
~Waffles, bananas and Oswald--still in our P.J.s and not ashamed. If we're still in our P.J.'s by Yo Gabba Gabba somedays it's okay too.
~Snuggles, play, chasing, building, scribbling, riding the Mama horse, drumming, and dancing. Some "no's", lots of hugs and even more "Mama's."
~Holding hands on cue during the blessing and prayer times, and sometimes hearing an emphatic "A-meh!"
~Snuggling for nap time on the couch. Here's Mama's time to be "productive"--some days I am, some days it just feels right to join in for a much needed snooze. He's not gonna go for this snuggling with Mama routine for very long.
~Trips to the park, the library, the grocery store. These experiences can sometimes be truly that...an "experience." Lots of complements and smiles for my beaming boy.
~Happily greeting Daddy or when visiting Grandparents arrive at the back door. There's nothing on Earth like that smile--it's like daily manna.
~Family dinners. A rare, but absolutely necessary experience for any spiritually and emotionally healthy family.
~Bath time. An absolute treat to experience with that kid--he adores water play. Just the mention of "B.A.T.H." sends him straight to the tub without prodding.
~Evening play time. We're all so tired by now, but the togetherness can't be beat. More snuggles, chasing, playing guitar and drums, and tons of kisses for Mama and Daddy.
~Winding down for the evening can be a mixed bag of frustration and eventual relief, but I can lay the day to rest with an assurance that I am indeed doing what is best for my family.
I've met opposition about my choices in career path and parenting, but feel very strongly that this is just what works for us (that is a whole other entry in itself, but I don't think I will ever pen that one). Teaching private lessons from home two afternoons a week, helping with the business Chris started, "home-making," and spending the majority of my time raising my child is so much more enjoyable to me than spending each day under the rule of the Department of Education.
It ain't always paradise (and what job is), but it is unbelievably fulfilling.
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