thank you
"we don't really know what's going on with our Mom these days, but we want to thank you. we don't know what she's frenetically typing on her laptop every morning or eagerly reading that makes her smile and giggle like that but we've rarely seen her that happy, except of course, when we do our little bootie dance or say the fabulous 3 words. we love our Mom and it was hard to see her crumble and cry of exhaustion at times. we understand that it might have been frustrating to take care of us for the last 3 years though she will never really admit it. she loves writing. and she loves people. she's always had. and having the opportunity to share what she loves doing the most with genuinely caring, inspiring and awesome ladies like you is something she's deeply grateful for. you have taught our Mom about compassion, courage and inner strength. but most of all, you have taught her simplicity and humanity. thank you for opening her eyes to a world of endless possibilities and her path to a new journey she's now ready to fully embrace."
from Sean (tiger and ballerina) and Will (cave man and mermaid), 3 years old.
Apr 21, 2005
Reader Comments (8)
Lately everytime I visit you blog, I almost have this need to have kids. By talking about the joys and hardships, I have realized just how hard and rewarding it really is. And that someday I just might be ready to handle it all.
Thank You
jo
...and I know what you mean about the blog cheering you up. Isn't it weird how things we never knew we needed can become so important,
We, your readers, should thank YOU for giving us a smile on our faces, for making us nod our heads in agreement, for enlightening us and helping us enjoy even the simplest things.
It's just such a wonderful feeling to know that you are not alone. It's easy to feel that way when you are the sole caregiver to small children. Even little things can take on a life of their own when left to rattle around in your head until another grownup comes along that you can share it with.
Thank you, Al Gore, for inventing the internet. ;-)
I "stole" it for my blog (linking back to you, of course!), as a part of an inspirational corner for a friend of mine who has a kid and is fast running out of ideas to keep him, and herself, entertained.
You (and your kids) really put a smile on my face - thanks! :)