These days time seems to go by SO fast and I seem to be SO tired that all I want to do by the time Conor goes to bed is crash on the couch. I know I need to do laundry, or pick up toys, or write thank you cards (by the way, I FINALLY sent out thank you cards for Conors birthday. hey better late than never, right?). I want to write my blog and post pictures and update his baby book, but my body says, just sit down, just relax for a minute before doing it all over again tomorrow. But tonight I am sitting here because I am inspired by this mom who has a lot more responsibility than me, but she still makes time to post blogs and make cookies and take amazing photographs of her beautiful girls.
I want to appreciate all the small things that happen every day. All the small things that make up our big picture:
The way Conor sat on my lap through our entire Friday night dinner at Gosh, happily eating his cheese and looking at his Daddy and Bubbe across the table.
The way that I can say "Conor, where is your hammer?" and he sifts and sorts through all of his scattered toys until he finds his little toy hammer, and he is so proud.
The fact that his new found independence from walking has made him a totally different person. I knew from the time he was just an infant in our arms that all he wanted to do was GO. and now he can, and he is so happy!
The way that he walks laps around our house, then spots me sitting on the floor and runs up, jumps into me and gives me the biggest bear hug.
The fact that he always wants to eat whatever we are eating. Tonight it was strawberries sliced up with some sugar on top. He would take a bite, then say "goo-goo" and bounce up and down for more.
The way that he "squats" instead of sitting to play with his toys.
The sweet way he says "mama" when he wants me.
All these things and a million more make me appreciate every day for what it is. A gift. A miracle. A blessing.
I will make Valentine's day cupcakes. The Easter Bunny will come this year. We will take a trip to the beach, the zoo and the aquarium this summer. Because that is what life is all about. The small things. The memories we make. It isn't about the money (not that money isn't nice), or the stuff you have, but about making the most of what you are given. And I am oh so grateful for all that I have been given.
I am going to spend more time taking pictures, learning to take great pictures. And work on my designs. And pay attention to the details. I need the creative in my life.
Here are some pics from our recent trip to the park:
2 comments:
oh nicole, this is such a beautiful post. so beautifully written and well said. i feel the same way sometimes, just so exhausted from a long day of work and all you want to do is sit down. its hard being a working mom and juggling it all, thats for sure. you should feel proud of the wonderful job you are doing as conor's mommy. love the pictures!! xo
He squats instead of sitting! I remember when Ava used to do that. I had forgotten until I read that Conor does it too.
Thanks for including all the small things. You're great at writing. Do it more. I love reading it...and so will Conor one day (or his kids)
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