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Z’at poop?

Posted on May 14, 2007

Lately it seems as if I cannot keep the kitchen stocked, either the bread is moldy after 2 days, the tomatoes are rancid because I’ve forgotten I bought them, or we’re out of milk because my ability to consume liquids is matched only by giraffes and their 10 gallon a day chugability. After a not incredibly relaxing or pampered Mother’s Day* we stopped at the grocery store. Briar was asleep and Sean was only too happy to stay in the car, thereby avoiding what is my preternatural ability to attract the slow-moving aisle blockers, coupon clipping, price debaters and startlingly chatty checkers. I unbuckled Avery and plunked her on my hip as Sean leaned back for what looked like it would be a nice…

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Real Moms Have Libraries in Their Souls

Posted on May 11, 2007

Beginning in the moment that we first hold our children in our arms we learn to imprint each moment. Firsts, seconds, unbelievables, and unforgettables. A glimpse of the first tooth.The whisper kiss of the first da da.Tender bare feet taking wobbly steps.Streaks of forbidden sweets from chin to hairline.The whoosh of the sitter’s door closing on the first day back to work.A trail of toilet paper three rooms long and then,“It just happen, mama.”“Honey, you did the right thing,” through screamed time out protests.A proffered bit of granola bar, soft and glistening with saliva.A sleeping face bathed in moonlight on Christmas Eve.Ringlets bouncing on a dewy neck after bath time.“Mama can I do it?” Chasing bubbles, feeding ducks and kissing shadows. Posted for the…

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Real Moms are Everywhere

Posted on May 11, 2007

I briefly considered going with a touchy feely approach, but ultimately decided that I’d go with irreverent and inappropriate as I think that we are all Real Moms and to say otherwise is un-momlike. Real Moms don’t hide the knives.Real Moms keep the whiskey handy.Real Moms believe in protein rich diets.Real Moms let their kids fend for themselves.Real Moms offer entertainment for Thanksgiving guests.Real Moms find more time for family by eliminating silverware.Real Moms take a European, stand while you eat approach to meals.Real Moms make fun of themselves in the interest of making other moms smile. Posted for the Real Mom Truths contest. The winner will receive this amazing 4G iPod Nano and Chocolate gift set, plus a link to their post on…

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What’s a mama?

Posted on May 11, 2007

My sweet, sweet girls. You want to know what makes me a mama? What makes me your mama? Climb up here and let me hold you while I tell you how I got to be your mom. First I’m going to whisper a secret: I’ve always been your mom. Even before you were growing inside of my belly, I was your mama. I started getting ready for you when I was a little girl. I practiced playing in the dirt and finding faeries in the garden so I could show you how to do it. I learned about swinging on the bars and skipping rocks in rivers so we’d have fun things to do. I figured out how to do cartwheels and blow spit…

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Going to the chapel…

Posted on May 11, 2007

For Mir on her wedding day. Going to the chapelAnd we’re gonna get marriedGoing to the chapelAnd we’re gonna get married Gee I really love youAnd we’re gonna get marriedGoing to the chapel of love New is not over and the fun has only just begun. I had no idea how much more was waiting behind my husband’s kiss. There was more laughter to share as we wiped away tearsand clutched at sides sore from the ferocity of our laughing. New adventures and nights under the stars. New love. New confidence. And still more love. Congratulations. Have a wonderful day and a beautiful life!

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