"Those" moments - I'm a sap

BoilerSuz · February 2011

Even after being his mom for almost 4 fabulous years, even after only trying for 33 seemingly long months it's the little mom moments that really get me. DS and I spent part of the afternoon sledding with the neighbor girls ages 5, 8 and 13. As I watched the kids laughing and running I stood in the yard with tears running down my cheeks with DH capturing the moments on camera. It's these ordinary afternoons that at one point I had given up on ever experiencing. For these moments I am extremely grateful. Tonight as I tucked DS in I said an extra prayer that others in the sisterhood- of -IF will experience 'those' moments.

yankee42 · February 2011

awww, how sweet! i had exactly the same moment at My Gym yesterday, it was free play, and all three of my kiddos were running around like nutso's with HUGE smiles on their faces, i started welling up and had to seriously stop myself from really crying..i was just thinking "this is all i ever wanted

" those moments are awesome, and we are so lucky to experience them!

howleyshell · February 2011

BoilerSuz:
It's these ordinary afternoons that at one point I had given up on ever experiencing. For these moments I am extremely grateful. Tonight as I tucked DS in I said an extra prayer that others in the sisterhood- of -IF will experience 'those' moments.

Beautifully said!

It's amazing how it still hits you.

I honestly thought it wouldn't be as strong a presence once they got older but I sobbed today reading "You're My Wish Come True" to my 4.5 yr old.

Grateful, grateful, grateful.

As hard as IF is to go thru these are the times that I'm thankful that I probably have a greater ability to feel deep gratitude at having the chance to be a parent than those who never fear that they won't get to.

Waiting4baby08 · February 2011

Aww. Love those moments. I snuggled in bed and read a million books to Gwen today. Every time I tried to take the covers off to get up and do something else she put the covers back on and snuggled in for more. I get choked up all the time. Motherhood is the best thing.

12106mrsmun · February 2011

howleyshell:
BoilerSuz:

It's these ordinary afternoons that at one point I had given up on ever experiencing. For these moments I am extremely grateful. Tonight as I tucked DS in I said an extra prayer that others in the sisterhood- of -IF will experience 'those' moments.

Beautifully said!

It's amazing how it still hits you.

I honestly thought it wouldn't be as strong a presence once they got older but I sobbed today reading "You're My Wish Come True" to my 4.5 yr old.

Grateful, grateful, grateful.

As hard as IF is to go thru these are the times that I'm thankful that I probably have a greater ability to feel deep gratitude at having the chance to be a parent than those who never fear that they won't get to.

That is my most favorite book EVER!! When I read it to DD, she stops me and grabs my face and says, "Mommy, you are my wish come true". I had the hardest time choking back the tears because I didn't want to upset/worry her.

Don't you just love "those" moments though?

laura1 · February 2011

I almost cried today as I was watching DD and DS play together. DS was waving a stuffed Big Bird in her face and DD was laughing hysterically at him. Then he put the Big Bird down and reached over to give her a big hug. It was adorable, and I realized how grateful and lucky I was!!!