"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." Author unknown
Me & my babies, 2006
I'm saying thank you for
♥ slow waking, rolling over and going back to sleep after my husband got up with my little one, a little reading in bed, deep breaths before putting my feet on the floor
♥ the morning started out with pastries from our local French bakery (blueberry-cream-cheese danish and almond paste croissant)....mmmmmm
♥ coffee made by my husband and mango/orange/peach smoothie made by my Lily
♥ a really nice hike in the occasional sunshine and a bit of misty rain, deep breaths of really fresh air
♥ gifts that I got to pull from a bag! A new pretty blue running shirt, chocolate, a little wooden heart, painted hand prints from Lily, red swedish fish (candies)...so nice.
♥ a sweet conversation with my mom this morning--she shared some very happy news.
♥ a little time to myself this afternoon~hot soup, writing, connections
♥ my husband made a really nice dinner (and did the grocery shopping for the week!)
♥ a very nice glass of red wine
♥ And this beautiful poem that my Marielle (she's 9) wrote for me....she wrote it all by her sweet self.
You’re Free
By Marielle Fehrenbacher
In the big blue sky
You’re free to do anything you like
You’re free to dream your own dreams
And do what you please
You’re free like a bird
In the big blue sky
Happy Mother's Day, to you sweet Mom, and to all the beautiful Mommies out there. All that you do matters. So much.
You're free like a bird, you know
You're free to do anything you like
Marielle says so
You're free like a bird, you know
You're free to do anything you like
Marielle says so
Julia, this just brought tears to my eyes. The essence of all of this here today. From your "thank yous" to Marielle's poem, I am just bursting with so much love in my heart for you and your sweet family. I am really wanting to come over and share that chocolate and wine with you, too! :) Happy mother's day, beautiful friend.
ReplyDeletesounds like a lovely day, dear julia.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful photo!
what a wonder-filled lap
for children to be
housed in.
happy mothers day
with lovelovelove.
xoxox
what a beautiful day!!! love the poem by marielle!!! she is one talented little lady. hugs and smiles to you all.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. I love how you focused on what you were thankful for. I love Marielle's poem! Thanks, Marielle!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, fit for a beautiful day. I love the word "free". It seems it sets something loose in me every time I say it :). Thanks for sharing :).
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