extraordinarily normal

Sean is laughing so infectiously that I can't help smiling. and the amount of joy in his eyes now could supply the neighborhood. Will likes to tickle my feet in the morning. he also says that I'm so cool. snow is expected. I fall asleep with the light on. I like to believe that it reminds my husband that he's loved and missed when he comes home late from work.

there are moments in a person's life, scarce and frail, when you realize how good and pleasant life is when you slow down and delight in the little things that occasionally sprinkle your day with beauty and inspiration. when you don't strive to live up to your own expectations. when you stroke your child's hair. and learn how to really love him. when everything is extraordinarily normal.

Comments

[Karyn]

i love these words that remind me to relish in the now... thanks always, irene~

[Chris]

Reading your posts always makes me feel more grounded. Thank you! And thank you for the wonderful postcard - perfect. :)

[blackbird]

lovely.

[laurie]

yes lovely.
as usual.

xo

[Nicole]

normal is good.

[Pastormac's Ann]

I love moments like you describe! Normal can be so full.

[Marilyn]

I had an evening filled with these moments last night. J was supposed to be on the road, but isn't...and I felt so happy that he's home and that we had a few hours to bask in small moments surrounded by family and pets. I don't know how you manage to capture SO MUCH in two paragraphs...but you do... xoxo

[Ninotchka]

I live for those moments.

[bella]

Beautiful. "When you don't strive to live up to your own expectations".

[Waya]

Normal and routine are good, very good.

[Pendullum]

Wondrous!

Found you through Waya's anniversary blog... and she is so right about you!!

[Charmaine]

Awww, shucks Irene. I'm all weepy at work now! :) Thanks for the reminder.

[emery jo]

these are the feelings that tell me not to put my son into bed right away after he falls asleep in my arms.

[kristen]

I love these glimpses into your life.

[Chookooloonks]

Jeez, Irene, how is it possible that English isn't your first language?

Beautiful

[melanie]

reading your words was just like a big, warm hug. they made me smile. i am so happy for your happiness! xo

[Sam]

You seem to have found a new level of contentment. Who knew a Polaroid camera could bring such healing? (Just one ingredient in the mix, I'm sure.) The joy of normal days and routines, finding the sacred in the everday - it's a beautiful thing.

[la vie en rose]

yes, the normal is extraordinary...

[Vanessa]

You are an extraordinary writer, Irene. We are all lucky to be able to read you!

[paintergirl]

Beautiful words. Those moments are so few aren't they. Looking at one's children, seeing who they are and what they are becoming.