So my first Mother's Day started groggy, but after PC and I took long morning naps, we 3 eventually made it to our local bulb farm to walk amongst the last of the tulips. After PC tucked in for bed for the night, S and I feasted on Alaska King Crab, with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert (remember, I'm trying to lose weight, so this was "low carb strawberry shortcake" by leaving out the shortcake -- totally kidding).
And throughout our busy day -- busy not because we did anything in particular, but busy because the day with Baby is always busy, especially now that she is a Master Crawler -- the realization would hit me, "Wow, today is Mother's Day. And I'm a mom now."
A mom. At times it still seems unreal, but mostly it is just "who I am" now. Cozy snuggles in bed, both of us sweating up a storm through our nap, but unwilling to give each other space. Walking around quoting Dr. Suess ("Schlopp, schlopp, beautiful schlopp. Beautiful schlopp with a cherry on top.") and making raspberry sounds with my lips. Knowing meal time is the chance for food bodypaint, and that's totally cool, because that's what baths are for. Sometimes being so tired, I am stumbling around drunk with fatigue, but unable to sleep because when I close my eyes all I can think about is My Baby. Feeling so full with love and joy, that sometimes I think I am vibrating. Having that joy and love reflected back to me by the most beautiful spirit I could ever imagine.
And now the photo essay ......
The Scene ... Tulips!
The Company ... Dad!
And Mom! Walking through the fields ...
Flying through space ...
Resting at a bench ...
Forget the nice dress, I want Dirt!
5 comments:
Sounds like a beautiful Mothers Day - grogginess and all. Love the photos and am swooning over those tulips - just gorgeous!
Oh, and in answer to your question on my last post about amber teething necklaces - yes, I do think it helps. I was totally and utterly skeptical when I got it, but all the cool babies have them (!) and I figured it couldn't hurt, but I really do think it makes a difference. Sorry I couldn't reply directly to your comment - wordpress is being weird and not sending comments to my email.
So glad we are both finally celebrating this day. The moments of "oh yeah, I'm a mom" it me repeatedly too.
And I adore the photo of you holding her hands admist the flowers. Beautiful!
A very happy first Mother's Day to you!!
Melba
Hello!
Happy First Mother's Day to you! It's good to be a mama, huh? :)
Beautiful post and boy, do I love those photos of the you and your little family in the tulips. Gorgeous. I'm sure PC was in awe.
Take care!
Sounds like a wonderful day! Happy 1st Mother's Day! Beautiful pictures:)...Lori
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