The best days are the ones where there isn’t a single scribble on the calendar.
Long mornings in pj’s.
We
ignore the rest of the world while we devour cookies at 10am because no
good cartoon should be enjoyed without chocolate goodness.
We roll miniature cars down the slide, and make animal sounds as we crawl around the floor.
We make up silly songs and dance in the kitchen while lunch heats up.
And somewhere between giggles and our cat spazzing around the house, we get sleepy.
Then retreat to your room where you pick your 3 favorite books and throw them in my lap. I cringe at your choices, but it’s ok.
We plop in that big, cozy recliner…and rock away, reading the same 3 books 10 times or more.
I
put my all into every word, making different voices for all of the
characters. I listen to you laugh and question and even start making up
your own version of the story.
You snuggle in closer and I squeeze you tighter.
Sometimes
I forget how wonderful it is to just sink my everything into a single
moment with you; to forget the ”to do” lists floating in my mind that
forces me to rapidly whip through book pages.
These stories,
the ones you love to get swept up in, lose their emotion, their
vitality, and their whimsical way of sparking your imagination all
because I’ve got something do to the minute I finish this book.
But on these days, all we have is time together.
These moments center me and reminds me what is most important.
This is my favorite time with you.
A Momma and her son.
Family.
I love this!
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DeleteThat sounds like...bliss! Here'd hoping you get many more of those lazy mornings with your son. :-)
ReplyDeleteI need to MAKE time to do this more often - revel in the simplicity and just simply be. I am guilty of letting the busy-ness of life take hold.
DeleteVery heart warming Mandy. My granddaughter and I share the exact same moments as you and your son. Thanks so much for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteWe don't do enough of that, do we? I believe it's taken me years to learn this; to see how quickly childhood passes by with my 13 and 11 year old. I've finally learned to soak it up this time around.
DeleteWhat a wondrous way to spend the day. I'm glad you shared this little peek with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you said that -- thank you -- it means a lot!
DeleteI love this!! The life of a momma is such fun. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Hayley, sweetie! No doubt, life of a momma is incredibly fulfilling. I thank God for putting these babies in my arms.
DeleteThis is beautiful. Appreciating the little things we do together is so important :)
ReplyDeleteBest,
Danielle
http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com
You're so right, Danielle, it's often the little things that matter most. It's taken me years to learn how true that statement is. Absorb every second of it, and try not to overlook the wonder amidst the simplicity.
DeleteAww, how cute is this!
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Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Thank you, Kelly -- I appreciate that very much.
DeleteI really needed this today...thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteHey you, my new friend! I'm so glad to be of inspiration to you -- thank you for that sweet comment. xoxo
DeleteSo absolutely beautiful!! This is what makes me hate working! I miss that time with my boys!
ReplyDeleteOh, I work outside the home, too. It's not often that I get days like that I mentioned above. I only advise that you take advantage of it when you can, lovely!
Deleteso true...i love those empty squares on the calendar!!
ReplyDeleteSisters Marie
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It's wild how sometimes we anticipate a free weekend, and just as soon as we are upon our Fridays, the weekends are suddenly jam-packed with to-do's. I need more empty squares!
DeleteWhat a sweet post. I love sitting with my little girl on laid back days reading books. Granted, at 19 months, her attention span is about 30 seconds, but I still love the mini cuddle sessions that books bring us. Thanks for stopping by my blog today, Mandi!
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure is all mine, Jelli! Thank you for your sweet comment. I hope and pray for an over abundance of cuddle sessions for you and your little! xoxo
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