pride

i never fully understood the feeling of swelling pride until i became a mom of a child that spoke like a little man ... or a child that engaged another adult without my prompting, without my guidance, and she never faltered, or shyed away.

i never really grasped that heart-pounding, breath-taking love from the depths of my soul until i watched my child relate to another child, and give their heart over - with ease, and innocence awaiting nothing in return.

i never understood the magic that you experience as the mom of a little athlete that scores a goal to 'turn the team around, and get them moving in the right direction'.

i never felt the incredible warmth of success until i watched my little 'baby' turn a trick on the gymnastics floor that she had been practicing for endless hours.

i never ventured on this journey .... until i had a baby that became a little person.

and i know they are here only temporarily. for me to gently guide, and hold, and love, and be proud of. i know it is only a moment of time that i have with them as my babes.

but i'll always be their mom.


my heart aches for the mom of a 17 year old child that passed away in a freak skateboarding accident Tuesday near our hometown. please be sure to wear helmets.

may her pain soon be replaced with the fond memories he gave her in his short time on earth.

hugging a little more tonight.