before i start my ramblings, can you see what’s wrong with these pictures?
the first picture is me all ready for bed a few days ago with a winter coat on
and the second picture is me today about to go outside with a winter coat on!
what the utah, are you serious??? in case you didn’t know, it’s late may already!!!
what the utah, are you serious??? in case you didn’t know, it’s late may already!!!
anyway, last sunday during church, i was about to go to sunday school when these two little girls whom were sisters aged 4 and 5 were playing in the back of the chapel. my friend was near them so i went to talk to her and we ended up playing with the little girls. they were so cute and adorable, bright blonde hairs with matching navy and white striped dresses. we played with them a little, tickling them, playing chase with them, hiding behind the curtains and scarying them, and then we would tell them how we had to go to class and they would start asking us questions so we wouldn’t leave. my friend eventually left but i ended up playing with them for a good 20 minutes just making them laugh, and i thought to myself, “these girls are soooooo fun and sooooo adorable!” and then i thought, “wait, i have two little girls who are sooooo fun and sooooo adorable too!”
and i realized as their mother, i take the time i have with them for granted at times. as much as feeling like i’m their slave and their maid sometimes with their never ending requests(mommy, can you get me more apple juice? mommy, i’m hungry, make me a snack, mommy, i’m done pooping, come wipe my butt, mommy, can you make me this, make me that, get me this, get me that….), and sometimes i can’t wait ’till it’s their bedtime so i can get some alone time, they are the cutest things i’ve ever seen and i love them to pieces. i realized i spend time with them but not play with them as much as i can during free times when we’re just sitting there eating, or doing nothing, it’s only when we have “things” to do like jumping on the trampoline, going to the zoo, the aquarium, on a picnic, to the playground, etc., and when we’re just sitting there with nothing to do, i just cuddle with them or when we’re eating, i’m busy checking my phone. i forget to focus 100% of my attention on them or play with them but instead just watch and observe. and since they’re near me, and i mean near like within 4 ft. proximity AT ALL times, i happily go do my own thing when they play so well with each other. but they’re so fun, so bright, so happy, so sweet, so funny, so interesting, so pure and simple-minded, so light-hearted, everything good in this world they posess, like all other little kids in this world and i should not take even a second i have with them for granted.
so i’m so grateful for these cute little girls i played with on sunday whom reminded me how fun my little girls are, and how it’s so fun to make them laugh and that i should play with them more as in real play, like playing tag, hide and go seek, and just making them giggle and laugh during our free times when there aren’t “things” to do and to play with them instead of just watching and observing.
mommy loves you so much adi and ana.
i will strive everyday to become the mother that you deserve.
Derek and Amanda says
I love this. Beautiful. You are so inspiring. When I see you've posted, I get so excited. You're the first blog I read in the morning. I am not a mommy yet but I hope I can be the mom you are someday!
Mrsink says
I really love this reminder. I've been thinking about the same thing in regards to my two little boys. Thanks for the encouragement. 🙂
StarletStarlet says
You are such an inspiration. And you sound like a great mother!!
Hope the sun will eventually break thru. Bay Area got another overcast as well today. Boo.
Have a great weekend.
Bolo heads says
Ever mother gets got up in the everyday, you shouldn't feel bad in the least, it is all part of being a mother I think.
I was born in Kahuku, it was funny to see your husband's shirt. My dad workd for BYU Hawaii and we lived there until I was six.
Vasu says
beautiful pictures….love them…
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sadie says
well if it's any consolation, I'm guilty of the same thing. My little girl recently started school and I realised just how much I miss her during the day, and how much I'd taken it for granted that she was close by before.
And, she's just got over tonsilitis and a nasty cold. Both have wiped her out and left her listless and quiet, and I suddenly realised how I took for granted her good health. This is the second time I've had to take her to the doctors, and she's nearly 5. The first time she was about 3 months old, so for most of her life, apart from the odd sniffle, she's been in good health. I hadn't realised how lucky we'd been until her illness.
So don't feel bad. All us mums are guilty of this sometimes.
sorry you are still in a winter coat! Here in England we have had summer since March (not right at all for us), and I am craving rain and colder weather. I'd gladly do a swap with you!
:o) x
sadie says
forgot to say how lovely the photos are. Love that ruffly skirt!
x
Alyssa says
I love that navy blue jacket! Do you remember where you bought it?
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Sarah says
@bolo: small world it is! 🙂
Thanks Alyssa, it's a Kenneth cole reaction asymmetrical coat from Macy's. I believe it's all sold out at macy's but I found a black one for you here! Hope that helps!
http://www.bluefly.com/Kenneth-Cole-New-York-black-wool-blend-asymmetrical-zip-front-belted-coat/cat20128/307501901/detail.fly