10.08.2008

to consecrate my minutes.


I've been feeling a reverent urgency to hold my kids.
Sometimes overwhelming; it's a hushed, insistent nudge, to sanctify my moments.
This means less projects, less chores, less blog.
More mom.
I'm grateful. I'm listening.
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20 comments:

  1. ShEiLaOctober 8, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    what a wise woman you are.
    ToOdLeS.ShEiLA

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  2. UnknownOctober 8, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    love the photo and I wish I would listened to that nudge a little better. Now all my babies are gone!! Maybe I could borrow some of yours.

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  3. wendyOctober 8, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    That is Jackee's house---I love love love holding babies and little ones and hugging big ones when they need it

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  4. a wynn wynn situationOctober 8, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    i feel it too...

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  5. AnonymousOctober 8, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Thank you for sharing the sweetness of this moment. When time has passed and your little ones are gone, you will always hold these moments in your heart...always.

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  6. BeckyOctober 8, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Of course I love to read your blog, but that's because of the type of person you are and your priorities. Such a cute picture.

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  7. Wonder WomanOctober 9, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    this is the best picture. I try to remember to squeeze in those extra hugs and kisses. And sleeping kids are one of my favorite things.

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  8. Andi Kate, Children's AuthorOctober 9, 2008 at 1:49 AM

    I have been feeling that lately too! All of a sudden Brody is getting SO BIG, but more than that, I suddenly look at Taj sometimes and realize he really has, afterall, only lived on the planet for 4 years. Period. He seems so old next to Brody, but when the bigger kids come on the park I realize he still needs lots of TLC. Thanks for reinforcing my love of Snuggle Time. And I LOVE that picture. I sometimes wonder if my kids will have any memories of me when I'm gone because all the pictures take place with me BEHIND the camera...

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  9. MamarazziOctober 9, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    i know that feeling. good for you for listening.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    great photo!
    and
    i know the feeling....♥

    GUESS WHAT!?!?!?!

    I Got The Little MONSTER in the mail TODAY!

    it is simply the cutest thing EVER!

    I even named him, "Thomas Spencer Call".

    That is what i would have named our next baby boy if i could have more kids! ♥

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!
    i love him!!!!!

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  11. Lindsey RoseOctober 9, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Amen to that! Way to go for listening. we all need a little more love time.

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  12. Child FamilyOctober 9, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    did i take that picture??? i KNOW that tacky chair doesn't exist in YOUR house... i love joey. i love you.

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  13. {dawn}October 9, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    I just wanted to tell you my new friends arrived on my porch today, and I was so happy, I cried :) I LOVE them and that bag is amazing! Thank you so much, they have brightened my day!

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  14. Alyson | New England LivingOctober 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    What a sweet thought! It makes me want to scoop up my kids this moment. Too bad they're all asleep!

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  15. Katy BethOctober 10, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Smart woman. It's well worth the sacrifice, I think!

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  16. ReneeOctober 10, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    So good.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    nothing is better then a quite moment to love your child!

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  18. tammyOctober 10, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    There is nothing better.

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  19. AprilOctober 11, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    I love your blog, and moments like this remind us what is really important. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. highdeekayOctober 13, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    A nice reminder. Thanks.

    Since you don't have any givees right now, feel free to participate in the one on my blog. I'm giving away three new CDs. Kids Stuff by Voice Male. They rock and I'm not just sayin' that bc I'm married to the handsomest one of 'em. :)

    http://bamamoma.blogspot.com/2008/10/free-voice-male-cd-multiple-winners.html

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