MOTHER’S DAY TO REMEMBER

I’ll remember this Mother’s Day because it was full of intense mothering for my mom and myself. We are right in the trenches of soothing a baby, keeping a toddler in good spirits, trying to keep the house somewhat orderly and feeding everyone. The good parts are watching Claire’s little face – how can I find her tiny expressions so fascinating? Especially since I know they don’t mean much other than she is practicing moving those muscles. She doesn’t even have to open her eyes for me to relish in the slight movements of her mouth, her little furrowed brow and her wrinkled up nose. And then there is my big girl. She’s been so very good – and I’m very proud of her. She’s full of questions about her sister. She figured out the hand holding reflex and she likes to tuck the blankie up under Claire’s chin so she is snug as a bug in a rug. Without my Mom here I’m sure I would be a complete wreck – not to mention the house. So I’m glad to be sharing all these memorable mothering moments with my Mom.

Brian gave me these flowers: