The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Motherhood in a Picture

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I think When Dickens wrote the first line of A Tale of Two Cities, he wasn’t really talking about life in that era, but rather Motherhood in general. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Pretty fitting, huh?

I have had days when I have wanted to pull all my hair out and run for the childless hills but I have also had days where I had absolutely no idea that my heart could almost explode with joy. And of course those are the times I choose to remember and hold on to. Days when a picture like this can be captured.
This is me with my son Benjamin near his first birthday. I love how we are looking away together and the simplicity of our embrace. Most of all I love those cute baby legs and his chubby little hand on my arm. And, his “lovie” (one in which he still holds on to even now, at 4 years old) is right there on the ground next to us. Motherhood means many things to me but most of all it means loving and guiding your children.

I post this picture for two reasons… one to remind myself of how quickly they grow and how we should cherish ALL the moments. Yes, even the not-so-good ones…And two, because 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting a photo contest for a little giveaway (ok, it’s kinda big – $1,000) and who am I to pass that up?

elaine

Comments

  8. what a great picture and great post.. I just got caught up reading all the post I have missed on your blog.. Sounds like you have been busy.

  10. So pretty!
    It’s funny–I was thinking about that Dickens line over the weekend in regard to school ending this year 😉

  15. Thank you, we think she’s pretty sweet too!
    This is a great picture of you and your son. This park setting is perfect.

  25. I love that picture! I love how other people can capture a moment so well. Kudos to the photographer. (husband, I’m guessing). And thanks for stopping by my blog.

  27. What a great shot, Elaine! It is true—it goes by way too quickly!!

    While going through my pictures, I found a picture of my oldest (Logan–5.5 years old) on the day we were bringing him home from the hospital. He was wrapped in his “ducky blanket” and “Lamby” was sitting beside him—the very blanket and Lamby that he has in bed with him tonight!!

  28. This is a great picture! I love how Benjamin’s arm is resting on yours, and it looks like he is hugging you- that is another great thing about motherhood- how close our children want to be with us.

    Thanks for your nice comment on my picture too. 🙂