mostly for them

I wish there were a word for this. luxuriant in its emotional comprehension, rhapsodic and soul chilling. I wish I could explain just how much I love this. right here, right now. the way they love to repeat something seemingly for the sheer pleasure of the sound. little socks drying on the radiator. brushing their soft, dark hair every night. shaping characters, creating memories. being their mom.

suddenly, it feels so real. not less challenging, but the picture gets bigger and bigger and I am humbled in the process to be the best person I can be, every day. for myself. but mostly, for them.

Comments

[Aimee]

This is such a lovely post, Irene. I admire you as a mother and think you're kick ass at what you do! It shows in your boys how much you are dedicated and love them.

[Ninotchka]

Gorgeous, as always. :)

[Waya]

Such precious image of the boys. They will treasure your dedication, your unconditional love and your presence throughout their lives.

[Marilyn]

They're getting so big! Sounds to me like what you're describing is unconditional love.

[ChickenFlicken]

Hi Irene! Thanks for coming by The Flicken Ranch. I tried to go back and email or leave a comment for the people who used to read me, I must have missed you!

Your boys are adorable. I love that picture, it's like they just need the reassurance of touching the other. Boys are special, aren't they?

[la vie en rose]

awwww...this photo is the sweetest...

[Chris]

You always write the most beautiful, succinctly poetic things...

[nel]

Being the best you is the best gift you can give to them...You have said it so beautifully. Nel

[meredith]

I agree that being a parent is a humbling experience.

[carol]

Irene - I truly know what you mean when you write this. It takes soooo long to get to this point. I think I just hit it a few weeks ago! :) thanks for putting it together so beautifully....as always!

[my pink sky]

so well put...isn't it amazing what our children can draw out of us?

[steph]

hi -
your photos are so clear & bright - may I ask what make/model of camera you have?!
Thanks!

[Karyn]

i'll have to cut this post out and treasure it when our little one comes. to remember the soul-chilling and rhapsodic joy of being a mom.

[Richard]

Found you via Blue Poopy - my first visit - and all I can say is TWINS???

[kristen]

you've summed it up so perfectly. i love how the boys are touching in this photo.

[April]

Oh yes. I totally agree. Admittedly there is a joy in the silence of that pic, one which I hope for, at least while my two Irish twins are two and under.

[Elizabeth]

luscious post-- it conveyed a whole moment of sweetness and beauty-- a veritable poem

[Heather P.]

Your such a wonderful mom, Irene! Your boys are so lucky to have you for their mommy. I LOVE the way your little guy on the right, is holding on to his brothers ear in the picture! OMG,they are so adorable...

[Charmaine]

Well put, Irene. Very well put.