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I wasn’t planning to write today. I was taking the day off. I am taking the day off. From work, from writing, from, well, everything except my kids.
But then this happened.
Just now.
And I need this in my Diary.
I need to never, ever forget this moment.
And this is why I write.
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I went into Brooke’s room. I knew she was still asleep, but there’s no greater luxury than cuddling next to her in the morning, telling her that she doesn’t have to be up yet.
Soon, baby, but not yet.
I curled myself around her – her little sparrow body automatically finding and filling the space between us. I whispered into her ear, You don’t have to get up, baby. Soon, but not yet.
She turned her face to me. Eyes still closed. A smile. Ever so slight. Ever so serene. Unforced. No pretense. Unmistakable. A smile.
I love you so much, baby, I said. So very, very much.
I ran a fingertip around that beautiful face. That beautiful, incredible, perfect face.
You are smart.
Chin to nose.
And funny.
Nose to hairline.
And generous.
Tracing the line of those perfect cheeks.
And you can do anything.
A kiss.
Anything.
And another.
She didn’t open her eyes.
But the smile never left.
Ever so slight. Ever so serene. Unforced. No pretense. Unmistakable.
A smile as she said,
So can you.
Nothing more beautiful……. I am so glad you shared it with us today! Now go back to doing nothing as planned!
Bliss!!!!!
Enjoy your day! Thank you for the image you provided of a loving mother and her beautiful daughter. The front page of the newspaper was a tough read today and your post lifted my spirits.
Beautiful.
She’s right, you know. You can do anything.
Smiles, and some happy tears welling up with my morning coffee. How beautiful! ❤
Wow! What a lovely and powerful interaction.
Beautiful! Enjoy your day Jess:)
I think that I will have to remove myself from the auto send to my mail box feature. If I break down crying at work one more time after reading these posts they are going to send me for a psych referral.:-)
So sweet, what a perfect way to start the day
What a great way to start your morning as well as Brooke’s!
Love you,
Mom
A beautiful start to the day!
And so Mother’s Day came to you early 🙂
Like daughter like mother…..
❤
Wow – she’s tapped into a pretty wise wavelength… What beautiful start to your day.
And you can. Anything. You can be exactly that woman, that mama, that being, that you want to be. Listen to the “couldn’ts” and “shouldn’ts” and, the “can’ts” and “you’ll nevers” that run through your internal dialogue. We all have them. Take a look at them. And recall your angel’s words… You can too.
Enjoy your day! xo
Just lovely! What a wonderful moment.
wisdom………
Beautiful!
Eyes tearing up and smiling from ear to ear.
Beautiful.
And so it is……always….
a mother’s love! Thanks for sharing. You made my day! 🙂
That is the sweetest thing ever. So very precious.
:). ❤
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I remember my mom whispering in my ear that way, it will stay with her forever. So powerful and beautiful, thank you for sharing
Simply beautiful beyond words…thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing that beautiful, quiet, intimate moment. So touching. Such a gift. xo
A most memorable moment. Love.
had to read this a couple times because your words are exquisite. hopefully this was just the start of a day that continued to feed your soul.
Beautiful! She is so lucky to have you as her mom =)
my heart: melted. and, after reading that, i don’t think it’s going to unmelt any time soon.
This is just beautiful!
Wanted to share this with you…
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/09/182717089/kids-with-autism-quick-to-detect-motion?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130510