Roman James Painter, 6 months old. Just started baby food. He loves it. I'm feeling a little more reflective about the whole thing. I can't believe it's here already.
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Yesterday I took my kids to the grocery store. I pushed the monstrosity of a cart that is required. Zach and Lily sat in their seats, beeped the horns of their steering wheels and said "Happy Halloween!" to every shopper we passed. As I tucked a package of bacon in the space of the cart that remained, a lady touched my elbow and said, "You must be an angel." And then at the checkout, unloading groceries (uncovering Roman's car seat from a pile of produce) the cashier exclaimed, "WHOA, there's another one under there!" And I remembered back to when I was young, and my family of seven took bike rides together. Strangers used to honk and wave at us. It was funny to see such a long line of (mostly little) bikes.
We're finally using hand-me-downs. And boy oh boy do they transport me back in time. I put a blue bib on Roman and thought of the days when it was just me and another little boy together in a quiet house. I sort of romanticised a bit about how sweet those days were. How I used to turn on soft music just to have some background noise.
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I love every single stage. Mainly, I am grateful to be participating in the heritage of motherhood. I know that my experiences and emotions are not especially unique, and that kind of astounds me. That there are millions of people who love so deeply.
You write so beautifully, you really do. You are an angel, that's for sure! I have yet to enter that phase of being a mom to 3 and honestly, most days I don't know if I could ever do it! I can totally picture you guys at the store, I bet it was such a cute sight to see. Your children are darling.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts. Thanks especially for this one. Sometimes I need to remember how great motherhood is. Of course I adore my girls, but let's face it, it's hard. Thanks for the reminder of how wonderful it is as well.
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ReplyDeleteI respect and admire the fact that you cherish the opportunity you have to be a mother. I can always sence the importance you hold to your calling as a mom when you talk of your children. What a special thing. It always makes me happy to read such lovely thoughts on the subject.
Is roman truly 6 months old? Wow how time passes!
ReplyDelete1.The pictures are great
2.little miss lily's hair is adorable,
3.you want to make me cherish every moment I have with my little one, and have a great time doing it, well because I'm the mom
Thanks Tara
super cute pictures! super cute kids! i loved this posted. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just love roman's cute little face:)
ReplyDeleteWe've got to get together now that we are both in Mo..again:)
oh little roman is just so so darling. and i'm not just saying that. he really is one of the cutest babies i've ever seen. i can't believe he's six months old already. i swear it was yesterday we were both pregnant going to that scary doctor in houston. :) (remember how he told me just to obey the word of wisdom and i'd be fine?? ah ha.) thanks for the post-- i loved it. being a mom rocks.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing feeling that must be. Can't wait...someday! I can tell you deeply love your life and that is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good writer, I love reading your blog. And all your pictures are amazing. I have been meaning to give you a call to get together again. I would love to get together next week or the one after. And I'm afraid if we swap Christmas photos that you would get the short end of the stick. :) I would love to though! I have been craving a family picture (we haven't had one since Bailey was born...too long). And I am looking into a prime lens.....
ReplyDeleteSuch good thoughts - a beautiful pictures to illustrate. Life is simpler when your children are all home with you all day. Hard work, but good times.
ReplyDeleteI found myself nodding through that entire thing. The ginormous cart, the people giving sidelong glances at you (and I only have two!) and the intense love for our job these days. You make me appreciate it even more Tara.
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