More shocking than the lines brazenly sending curly cues out from eyes, more surprising than a Goonies 25th anniversary, my children. Three beautiful, boisterous little girls. Set aside the fact that I always imagined that I’d have boys or my assertion after seeing one episode of Kate and Ally that I’d marry, have kids and promptly divorce—I have 3 daughters and a happy marriage.
I know in many ways that anyone could do it, but in this moment I am focusing on my having done it. Them. Each magnificent in different ways than her sisters. I stand in awe of all that they do and dream to do. Together with Sean I’ve born three girls that delight, challenge, and enchant me more every day.
I look at this picture and imagine what they’ll say and how they’ll manage when I am gone. Knowing they’ll have each other and the many memories we’ve built together gives me comfort. And, if I am being honest, envy, for they have a realm they’ve created that is nothing short of magic.
My three girls, I could only love you more if there were three of me.
“Anyone” could NOT have done this, love.
It takes magic to make magic.
Yes, magic. That is absolutely the word for this. Such love in your words, Amanda – it warms me from the inside!
“It takes magic to make magic” might replace “Keep up the awesome” as my new catch-phrase.
you have all of these things because of WHO YOU ARE.
… and when you’re gone they will have this blog. Such a gift.
I read this a few days ago and still I don’t know what to say. Except, well, yes. Yes.
Here’s the thing: Yes. Anyone could do it. It doesn’t take anything special to make babies. If you’ve got the parts, you can make it happen.
BUT. It takes something special to look at them everyday and see the sparkle, the shimmer. You see the world through a unique set of eyes and you share it with the rest of us, helping the rest of the world to see what you do. That *is* magic. It is special. Your children are extremely lucky to have been gifted with such a spectacular mom.
Also? That’s a mighty clean room up there. How the heck do you manage that one?
Last night, when we were all tucked into bed, I said to Jim, “Can you believe our life?” Even though it is everything I ever dreamed about I still can’t believe it is mine.
ditto. it’s pretty great, isn’t it?!?
I love magic.
It can be difficult to not get caught up in the tediousness of life but without stepping back to appreciate how wonderful the small things can be, what is the point?
I’m glad you’re able to appreciate them…
What a beautiful post! I love this: “And, if I am being honest, envy, for they have a realm they’ve created that is nothing short of magic.” I feel the same exact way- so proud and so envious of what my children have.
I feel the same way about our brood. Sometimes I stare at them, amazed we created these little people, this family. I’m goinf to borrow “it takes magic to make magic” as well.
*going* darn blackberry typing.
I just found your blog today. It’s quite beautiful! And I love this post. (Anyone who has more than two…whoo. I commend you. I’m finally getting the hang of two; my youngest is 8 months.)