Mothers Blast Off

Over at the Parent Bloggers Network, a question has been posed just in time for Mother's Day.

What Makes You a Mom? Good question. Let's see...

My alarm clock sings "Mamaaaah, Oh Mamaaaah."

I don't get a shower everyday and when I do, I have an audience.

I pack lunches daily; love notes included.

I can cut hair, curl ribbon, and make paper chains with the same pair of scissors.

I eat crusts cut from a PB & J sandwich and call it a meal.

I drive a mini-van.

I never tire of handmade gifts.

I can fix almost anything in a pinch.

My calendar is full of activities that have nothing to do with me.

I take a lot of pictures.

I keep crafts supplies in my china cabinet.

I sing along to Laurie Berkner songs.

There is playground sand on my hardwood floors more often than not.

I truly enjoy Little Bear, Oswald and Kipper.

I recognize the value of a seashell, a rock, a pod, a stick, or a leaf.

I'll never be totally convinced that I'm doing "it" right.

I am desperately needed all of the time.

I recognize that time passes too quickly.

I am resilient despite being pulled, pushed, stretched, groped, tried and tested daily.

I am never fully rested.

I love two young girls more than I love anything else in this world and this will be my reality as long as I live.

I get weepy just thinking about how impossibly lucky I am.

Comments

[carey]

beautifully said! i love the picture too- very sweet.
oh...i love kipper too!!
:)

[sweetsalty kate]

These days, there's one thing that makes me a mom more than anything else.. because there's not much else I can do. My milk makes me their mother.

[maile]

This brought tears to my eyes. You see the world so beautifully. We are so lucky that you share your view.

[melody]

Perfect post...down to the PBJ crusts (I do that). :) You've captured all aspects wonderfully.

Beautiful photo of you and the girls.

[melody]

Dang, almost forgot...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

[amygeekgrl]

wow - i love this picture of you and your girls. it's wonderful! :)
happy mother's day.

[Jen]

This is an incredible shot, Tracey! So, so beautiful!

[Tracy Green]

What a beautiful shot!