Friday, September 16, 2011

Two.


From Gypsy Mama's Prompt:

"JOY."


Two.

Discovering everything in my kitchen cupboards.

Hiding the remote.

Removing your diaper without my knowing
because you think you don't need it anymore.

But you do. 


Copying your brother's laughter.

Feeding yourself...

miserably.
Stealing everyone's shoes...

so everyone only has one of each to wear.

Running, falling, bumping, crying...

asking for a kiss to fix it.


Begging for 'noonles' and 'choca milk'

Stealing 'Li-lette's' pocketbook, Levi's pet worms, my lipstick.

Rushing to the door when Daddy comes home because,
"I wanna help feed the cows, too."
Making me clean up messes...

all...

day...
 
long.

But despite my sometimes frustrated attitude,
when I see your smile,
when you grab my face in your little hands and say,
"Mommy, I lub you,"
and when I see that sweet face sleeping,

I'm reminded that you have given our home,
our family,
my life...
joy.


And I'm thankful.









Writing uneditted for five minutes
on Friday.

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Posted by Tonya at Friday, September 16, 2011
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17 comments:

  1. AmandaSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    What a beautiful post! Its exactly how I feel about our twins, they can drive me mad but those little smiles just melt my heart! Have a lovely weekend

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  2. Eva TrillianSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful!
    Blessings!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Just lovely & the photo or the mismatched shoes sure does bring joy!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    This was so sweet it made me cry. I love the part about her grabbing your face and saying 'Mommy I lub you"...Melts me.

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  5. TexWisGirlSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    oh my word, this was precious...

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  6. brendaSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This is beyond beautifully precious! I love the picture with the two different shoes...if that's not pure joy right there, I don't know what it is. Thank you for making my heart smile.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    That is beautiful, she will love reading that some day

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I have a smile on my face from finishing your post... you've given me a lot to look forward to, and I'm glad I stopped by your blog! :) Thanks for dropping a line on mine.

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  9. TammySeptember 16, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Love it!!! SO true!

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  10. JessicaSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I could write those exact words too!.... Love reading your blog.

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  11. eleven-o-oneSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    How very precious. Mine are 8 & 10 now, but I still treasure their "silly" moments in the same way. Thanks for sharing your precious with us.
    fran

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  12. Susan AndersonSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a loving tribute to your cute little daughter.

    =)

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  13. Anna @ path of treasureSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful!

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  14. Andrea HutchinsonSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    So beautiful! The photos alone have a majestic feeling.
    Thank you.
    Andrea
    http://awomansheartajourneytowholeness.blogspot.com/2011/09/five-minutes-of-joy.html

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  15. The Lovely OneSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Sweet! And great pictures-- I love her little mismatched shoes!

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  16. LeontienSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    whoo so sweet and i love the pictures with the two different shoes/sandals!

    she is going to love this when she grows up!
    Leontien

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  17. PatriceSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Great photos! I just wanted to let you know that my little pen pal sent an e-card to yours. I hope the e-mail I had is current.
    Patrice

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