I love this so much - thank you for always finding ways to eloquently put your unique perspectives and experiences into words. Makes the world a better place. And your kids are SO lucky to have you!!! And this piece had me looking at my own role as a mother in a new way :)
Dude. Thank you for writing this. For you, for the kids, and for every single lucky eyeball or ear that will take it in. Having had the privilege to witness it for less than 48 hours, I can attest (and I hope told you more than once) indeed how tangible it is, the love freeway that flows in that house and through all humans and critters lucky enough to live there. This piece feels like standing in it, declaring it, but not from a place of "eff all y'all," rather - as you say - a place of centered equanimity. Enjoying without needing to explain. I am so glad the peace in you is equal to the swaths it that move around you.
Also:
"that first bucket of ice cold bagel-misery" - amazing line. As is this entire paragraph:
"A parents deep enjoyment of their children is the best gift they can give. Children see reflected in our eyes that their treasured lives are filled with yet-to-be-known gifts and adventures, that they themselves are a gift to the world, that family and love might be waiting for them around every corner. My deep pleasure in just being with them conveys a sense of value that words alone simply can’t."
I love this so much - thank you for always finding ways to eloquently put your unique perspectives and experiences into words. Makes the world a better place. And your kids are SO lucky to have you!!! And this piece had me looking at my own role as a mother in a new way :)
Right back atcha Mama Tara. Your girl is so bless to have you!
Dude. Thank you for writing this. For you, for the kids, and for every single lucky eyeball or ear that will take it in. Having had the privilege to witness it for less than 48 hours, I can attest (and I hope told you more than once) indeed how tangible it is, the love freeway that flows in that house and through all humans and critters lucky enough to live there. This piece feels like standing in it, declaring it, but not from a place of "eff all y'all," rather - as you say - a place of centered equanimity. Enjoying without needing to explain. I am so glad the peace in you is equal to the swaths it that move around you.
Also:
"that first bucket of ice cold bagel-misery" - amazing line. As is this entire paragraph:
"A parents deep enjoyment of their children is the best gift they can give. Children see reflected in our eyes that their treasured lives are filled with yet-to-be-known gifts and adventures, that they themselves are a gift to the world, that family and love might be waiting for them around every corner. My deep pleasure in just being with them conveys a sense of value that words alone simply can’t."
Amen to it all. Love on. Thank you.
Thank you for the rich feedback and the props for the time spent here. Welcome any time!
*Nothing is complicated *
So fine🥰