another couple of days that have been trying and cathartic all at the same time, if that's at all possible. a flooded basement coupled with the most amazing clam chowder on the beach, watching the waves churn. my angel-on-earth mother-in-law in the hospital coupled with the most amazing talks and tears you can imagine (please keep this sweet mama in your thoughts- she's a rock to many and we need her to stick around...crazy crying fits coupled with the sweetest of mama alone-times. a broken plant-seeds-and-sing-songs van (again), but the chance to do all my errands solo in a perfectly working car today.
all in all, the best kind of weekend...ones that you never imagined would be all that great, but end up exceeding all expectations.
here are some snapshots:
lots of unintentionally shoplifted herbs stuffed inside big juicy balls of meat and the best boo sauce ever
purple toenails are a must for my sanity, even though i'm not a nail polish person (no polish on my nails...LMT no-no)- but i had to purchase it, not quite sure why. also doesn't go that well with my new teva's but i'm rockin' on the inside
molesting indian food containers and my renewed faith in mama-time and friends saving your life by listening to you and introducing you to purple cow frozen yogurt which contains not only chocolate chunks but big honkin' pieces of white chocolate
joey's new face (that he makes all the time now), which is accentuated by the slathering of butter
how could i resist this photo op? gray is constantly calling everything a "trainwreck"...we usually are referring to her hair as such. when i saw this i dragged everyone out of the van and snapped away-
hospital trips, the sounds of my loved ones talking, being in the car, care packages, and craft magazine
this mama is tired. i can't wait to roll into bed tonight and put my earplugs in (that one's for you, jen! i'm a total convert now that john snores even when i roll him on his side) and wrap that down comforter right over my head. comfort, take me away.hope your weekends were magical carpet rides, and that you can't kayak in your basement like me.
12 comments:
what a wild balancing act. i'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. and your basement. your kids are too adorable. and ear plugs? i didn't know we were allowed such things;). i hope everything starts going up up up for you and yours. take care. xo
sending good vibies to your MIL...that is all sorts of not good....
I wish I could paste my face in front of the train wrecks sign, with steam coming out of my ears. Myles is making me a train wreck today, wish it were easier.....
love the train wreck pic. sometimes life feels like a massive contradiction. like adorable gray, acting SO sweetly in front of a sign like that.
sweet thoughts to you and your MIL.
lovies and squishies
tee hee. i'm into the purple nail varnish too. even did the big toes on my boyos this weekend too :) they are so awe-struck by how even bath after bath, the purple remains...!
hoping your MIL is on the mend.
Vx
As I read your posts, I always appreciate that you truley know the meaning behind: "be thankful for the small things"
Sending tons of love and good thoughts your way. Love the trainwreck picture. That is a famous phrase in our house too!!
Can't wait for Friday.
xoxo,
Steph
How did you know about my basement? This weekend was wild-wild-wild for me too, so I can sympathize. I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law...I'll keep you all in my thoughts.
Love,
D.
keeping your mother in law in our thoughts too, and your basement.
the wetness feels like deja vu - i wish it were only that.
i'm buying ear plugs.
i will be thinking of your mother in law....the poor lady. lots of positive thoughts heading her way.
glad to hear the weekend turned out ok even though you can kayak in your basement and all.
thank you for the lovely comment. will definately get you up here as soon as possible!
love,
danielle
You know, you are just amazing. Even when things are going crazy around you, you have this innate ability to pull out the good and showcase every silver lining there is. It is such a wonderful example for the rest of us, and I am so in awe of your ability to do it.
BIG POO POO about that flooded basement. That is just wrong...and I hope that the clean up going smoothly and quickly.
And, I will indeed keep your MIL in my thoughts and prayers...as well as all of you.
xoxoxo to you sweet Nina.
wishes of wellness to your mama-in-law, and many sweet thanks for hearing your voice speak inspiring and supportive words directly to my heart today! xoxo, mindertins
your son is a cutie pahtootie! that pic is hilarious...
i am sorry to hear about your mother-in-law...
keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...comfort and peace to you.
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