the world according to mom

5 things I love about being a mom:

the wide range of skills I have learned and developed over the years: how to make paper airplanes, knit hats, pack light, remove tomato sauce stains, stop a nosebleed or manage an asthma attack.

how my judgment turned into compassion, humility, and a better sense of understanding and respect for others' choices.

shopping for school supplies.

after a really long and exhausting day, my son would put toothpaste on my toothbrush or tape a little note on my bedroom's door offering comfort and love when I most need it.

Mother's Day.

launched by Her Bad Mother. I tag Kristen, Alison, Blackbird, Jenny and Sarah-Ji.

Comments

[Vanessa]

You're such a good mom, Irene. Hugs to you and the boys.

[Ninotchka]

Those gorgeous, sweet boys are a reflection of the care and love you have shown them as their mother. Their sweet "au domain's" still ring in my ear. I just adore them and can't wait to see them (and you) again in the future. I love your family!

[kristen]

this is such a beautiful photo, wow.

your answers are beautiful and thoughtful and lovely.

thank you for tagging me, i do love being tagged and it's perfect timing really, for love thursday. xoxo

[Lala]

Leah puts toothpaste on my toothbrush too. It's such a sweet gesture.

[Irene]

Vanessa: aww thanks Vanessa, I needed to hear those words today :)

Nino: thank you so much my friend. I too remember the last time we met fondly (can you believe it's been almost two years already?) and just can't wait to meet your beautiful girls. and Charlie of course :)

Kristen: yay! I can't wait to read your post!

Lala: you KNOW our kids are kindred spirits.

[susan]

so sweet. isn't being a mom the hardest yet most rewarding job ever? i know such a cliche, but so true.

[kilim]

this is gotta be one of my favourites, irene. this encapsulates you so very well, although i've known you only through this blog. it puts a huge smile on my face.

[Irene]

susan: I totally agree :)

kilim: thank you! I'm glad this made you smile :)

[Chris]

Lovely.

[amy]

I know I never comment...but that picture makes my heart sing. I love it so much. Yr fabulous! xoxo

[Irene]

Chris: thanks! xo

Amy: oh thank you sooo much!

[christina]

I can't believe how big your boys are now. My Bean is as old as Sean & Will were when I first found your blog years ago...

You look so beautiful in this photo.

[Irene]

Christina: thank you! some days I can't believe how big they (and Bean) are too. time does really fly.

[Mama Mary]

I just found your blog today because my husband called me "The Momster" this morning, which I thought was hilarious. I wanted to see what clever person coined it first so I searched google and found your blog. I love your writing, your photos and particularly this post. What a great idea "Her Bad Mother" had for the 80 clicks - I may join in tomorrow. Glad I found your blog! Cheers!

[Irene]

Mama Mary: thank you so much! I am not the clever person who coined it first though :)

[julia]

That's beautiful.