"i'm hungry and thirsty, mama"
"okay, what do you want to eat, sambo-namm?"
"a sandwich...and some juice" .."mama, why you makin' me a sandwich?"
"well, because you asked for it buddy" ..and because i love you, little dude"
"yep, uh-huh" *head nodding vigorously...
after conversations like these, i am reminded why i do alot of the things i do of a day ..laundry, wiping of backsides, brushing teeth to a pearly white finish, dishes, batheing, dressing, chasing, fort building, cooking, nose wiping, boo boo kissing, rescuing a prized toy from the 'throws' of the toilet bowl, massaging feet even when i'm convinced mine need it ten times more [a husband-esk request], promising to wake a child when the cookies are done baking if he "accidentally" falls asleep, even though i just brushed those teeth...
why?...love (of course), a deep rich thick unshaken love. that is why.
my heart is all swelled up today, and because of love, i am weepy.
"okay, what do you want to eat, sambo-namm?"
"a sandwich...and some juice" .."mama, why you makin' me a sandwich?"
"well, because you asked for it buddy" ..and because i love you, little dude"
"yep, uh-huh" *head nodding vigorously...
after conversations like these, i am reminded why i do alot of the things i do of a day ..laundry, wiping of backsides, brushing teeth to a pearly white finish, dishes, batheing, dressing, chasing, fort building, cooking, nose wiping, boo boo kissing, rescuing a prized toy from the 'throws' of the toilet bowl, massaging feet even when i'm convinced mine need it ten times more [a husband-esk request], promising to wake a child when the cookies are done baking if he "accidentally" falls asleep, even though i just brushed those teeth...
why?...love (of course), a deep rich thick unshaken love. that is why.
my heart is all swelled up today, and because of love, i am weepy.
9 comments:
You are such a sweet mama! Your boys are so lucky to have you!Being a mom can be crazy at times, but it brings the most unbelievable joy and love you could ever imagine into your life.
Thanks for the comments on my blog. It is nice to have a friend all the way in Oklahoma who is such a darling mother, and inspires happiness in everything! Thanks!
Truly Coty, you always seem to capture my feelings in the simplest, yet most profound way. Love is why most of us do what we do, daily. Thank you!
So true! The love I feel for my family is like nothing else.
I was having one of those "why do I do this????" days. I am so happy I stopped by your blog for the gentle reminder that although some days are rough the payoff are huge.
Maybe someday I will learn to proof read before I post. LOL
Coty, your post made me weepy. It was so sweet and true. Like Liberty said, you always have a profound way of stating things. Thanks for reminding me to stop and feel the LOVE.
You are a great mom.
Oh Coty, you hold thoses babies close and love them with all of your might! What a blessing it is to be a mom!
Hey Coty-
It has been so fun to read your comments on my blog, I thought it was about time that I commented on your blog. You are as cute as ever and your kids are so adorable.
Oh and I really like the song that is playing on your blog. Good choice.
Courtney
So I was catching up on all your blogs! I love state fairs and I must agree the food is the best! I loved the PoPs66 thing...that sounds like a fun place to visit! My husband is in love with Jewel, so I am going to make him really jealous when I tell him you were at a private concert. In fact, Ty is named after her boyfriend (not sure if they got married), Ty Murray! Glad to know that you are enjoying the fall weather! I am sooo jealous! It is still 100 degrees here...someday soon! Your boys are adorable and Rhoane is getting so big! I must agree with you...I love my boys and that is why I do those same things that you mentioned! What a blessing it is to be a mom! I just hope I cherish it as much as I should!
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