After going to bed early with you last night, I woke up feeling refreshed and fully rested----and here I am up late again past that ten o'clock hour that we're supposed to respect so that our bodies get the rest they need to tackle tomorrow's list of knowns & unknowns...but I can't stop thinking about how dynamic you are my little one! You whiz through the day with nonequivalent joy and wit----everything you say makes me smile and stop in my tracks so that I can enjoy you a little longer...savor you just as you are---perfect. As Mem Fox says with ten little toes and ten little fingers.......but with a kiss, kiss, kiss on the tip of your nose! Oh! How I love little words that come back and wedge themselves between us and remind us how joyful living is...These little phrases we just read today from a library book that we checked out from the public library in town yesterday....
Back to my morning....I woke and read, "Xronia polla to our sweet Sofia!! May she have health, happiness and good luck always!!! Love you!!!" This little message was from Nouna Mary on Facebook. I glanced at the date----and indeed it was your nameday! And to think I was just making out our calendar yesterday so that I wouldn't miss any more important events.......but you know every day that I'm with you is vital! You are my oxygen!
It was only seven o'clock when I asked Daddy to wake you and surprise you....We wished you a Happy Nameday! And you grinned and asked if it was really your nameday but fervently dressed to go to work with Daddy----jeans, boots, tee and you were ready! Thus, that was a delightful start to your day! Then, you finished breakfast at home with Mommy and filled the Dino bag (the leader's show and tell bag) with your favorite baby doll---your American Girl Itty Bitty Baby, Litsa! Quietly you sat in the truck as you pondered separating from Mommy. I could sense your hesitation so we talked about what you'd do..."Walk down the hall, hug, kiss Mommy...and say see you in a minute!" But you quickly corrected me saying that we were to "Walk down the hall, hug, kiss Mommy and say see you in a little while!" My detailed girl. In fact that's what we had discussed time and time again. Even one word made a BIG difference to you-----as you sat there in the backseat thoughtfully, you then said but that's a long time Mommy. I reassured you that if you are having fun learning and playing at preschool, you wouldn't even know that the time had passed. I long to see you believe in yourself and this morning I was truly impressed with how you followed through our directions with your shoulders held back and a smile on your face! You did it! I was proud but I want you to know (later when you are reading this) that I was more honored at the end of the morning when I picked you up and you were delighted to just be with me---"Mommy...."---that's truly my favorite! And just maybe our bond now will adhere when I need you more than you need me......that you'll long to come home and fill your hours just being you. There's something just magical about being with those you love---in the same household, in our own comfort zones doing our own chores/projects or sorts...of living but fully aware that there's togetherness....cohesiveness!
I was prepared to make you one of your favorite lunches---couscous and Greek yogurt but you opted for a banana, fresh raspberries, corn, and two glasses of milk. Afterwards you helped me juice carrots and fresh pineapple.....and we enjoyed a toast of good health before cartoons and playtime! Tick-tock....it was time for nap but the telephone rang. Yiayia and Papou called to wish you a Happy Nameday too! They were super happy to hear your voice on the line and tell you just how much they love you---and how they look forward to coming to see you!! You in turn were just as pleased to hear their voices loving on you!
Naptime---a little time with Princess Girl, your kitty, a quick visit with Mrs. Polly---and voice practice at Studio on Main....and as soon as we arrived back in Dyersburg you were thinking again..."Mommy, do you know what Daddy said? He said that he was going to come home early so that we can play!" Thus, we ventured through the shop parking lot to see if Daddy's promise stood true. It did. We came on home before Daddy and you ran to the living room to play. I had told you that you'd help me make spaghetti but you were eager to play. As I prepared dinner, you called from the living room, "Mommy, do you need my help yet?" I answered..."Baby, that's okay you can go ahead and play if you want..." Your response was..."Mommy, just say yes or no!" Words. Those words I use with you come back to me every day. You wanted a specific answer--nothing on the line that was one way or the other! I said, "No (hoping that you wouldn't be upset later to discover that spaghetti was already prepped)". Play continued until Daddy arrived home. Then we all ate dinner together---still one of my favorite times as a family (especially when the phone doesn't ring and when you say the blessing)! You were famished! Your plate was clean. Daddy was still finishing his dinner so I asked you if you wanted your nameday gift. Indeed you did. It was a carrying case full of beads to string. You made two necklaces and two bracelets. Of course, one set was for Daddy and the other for you. As you strung beads and made the sets, you repeatedly said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Sweet...sweet...sweet...
You changed again------no wonder laundry is never really done! You put on jeans and a gray t-shirt to match Daddy....along with your boots. It was time to play at the park. The two of you played "babies" at the park that was deserted while Mommy took in a leisure walk. When we all made it back into the truck you remembered the previous night's routine so you said, "I need something cold, sweet, yummy, and something that has chocolate chips in it!" Thus, we made a Dairy Queen detour on our way home for treats for Daddy and you. Somehow I ended up eating half of Daddy's ice-cream----his eyes are always bigger than his stomach! And half of yours is in the refrigerator for tomorrow.....but it's useless to say no to the nameday girl and/or to one that uses words to finagle her Daddy into getting what she desires---and Mommy sometimes too.
A little red box was carried around the park from your gift tonight.....we made it back home safely with it and you & your energy....It made me think of a summer song we sang from Dr. Jean's Silly Songs...I Wish I Had a Little Red Box (Tune: “Polly Wolly Doodle”) I wish I had a little red box To put my mommy in. I’d take her out and go, Kiss, kiss, kiss, And put her back again. (Kiss in air.) * Daddy: Hug, hug, hug. (Hug self.) * Good Friends: “How do you do?” (Shake hands.)...After Daddy & you played shop...it was nearing nine o'clock so we stopped to brush teeth and crawl in to bed to sing this little song....read books and curl up to dream about full days of living!
Your zest for life continues to amaze me! I can't find that pause button that I need to let time stand still if only for a moment to relish the gifts you've given me. I'm honored to be your mother. You're dynamic!
......and I almost forgot...at bedtime you asked, "Mommy, will tomorrow be my name day again!?!" Like birthdays, we have to wait for them....once a year but tomorrow we'll celebrate Wednesday together because it's a non-preschool day and we can fill it with all the wonderous delights that we choose to fill it with......together...I'll choose some activities and you can choose the rest----and the best part is that it will begin with pajamas...we tend to love pajama days to relax and catch-up with projects/chores that have been waiting on us.......
Happy Nameday Sophia! I love you!
Back to my morning....I woke and read, "Xronia polla to our sweet Sofia!! May she have health, happiness and good luck always!!! Love you!!!" This little message was from Nouna Mary on Facebook. I glanced at the date----and indeed it was your nameday! And to think I was just making out our calendar yesterday so that I wouldn't miss any more important events.......but you know every day that I'm with you is vital! You are my oxygen!
It was only seven o'clock when I asked Daddy to wake you and surprise you....We wished you a Happy Nameday! And you grinned and asked if it was really your nameday but fervently dressed to go to work with Daddy----jeans, boots, tee and you were ready! Thus, that was a delightful start to your day! Then, you finished breakfast at home with Mommy and filled the Dino bag (the leader's show and tell bag) with your favorite baby doll---your American Girl Itty Bitty Baby, Litsa! Quietly you sat in the truck as you pondered separating from Mommy. I could sense your hesitation so we talked about what you'd do..."Walk down the hall, hug, kiss Mommy...and say see you in a minute!" But you quickly corrected me saying that we were to "Walk down the hall, hug, kiss Mommy and say see you in a little while!" My detailed girl. In fact that's what we had discussed time and time again. Even one word made a BIG difference to you-----as you sat there in the backseat thoughtfully, you then said but that's a long time Mommy. I reassured you that if you are having fun learning and playing at preschool, you wouldn't even know that the time had passed. I long to see you believe in yourself and this morning I was truly impressed with how you followed through our directions with your shoulders held back and a smile on your face! You did it! I was proud but I want you to know (later when you are reading this) that I was more honored at the end of the morning when I picked you up and you were delighted to just be with me---"Mommy...."---that's truly my favorite! And just maybe our bond now will adhere when I need you more than you need me......that you'll long to come home and fill your hours just being you. There's something just magical about being with those you love---in the same household, in our own comfort zones doing our own chores/projects or sorts...of living but fully aware that there's togetherness....cohesiveness!
I was prepared to make you one of your favorite lunches---couscous and Greek yogurt but you opted for a banana, fresh raspberries, corn, and two glasses of milk. Afterwards you helped me juice carrots and fresh pineapple.....and we enjoyed a toast of good health before cartoons and playtime! Tick-tock....it was time for nap but the telephone rang. Yiayia and Papou called to wish you a Happy Nameday too! They were super happy to hear your voice on the line and tell you just how much they love you---and how they look forward to coming to see you!! You in turn were just as pleased to hear their voices loving on you!
Naptime---a little time with Princess Girl, your kitty, a quick visit with Mrs. Polly---and voice practice at Studio on Main....and as soon as we arrived back in Dyersburg you were thinking again..."Mommy, do you know what Daddy said? He said that he was going to come home early so that we can play!" Thus, we ventured through the shop parking lot to see if Daddy's promise stood true. It did. We came on home before Daddy and you ran to the living room to play. I had told you that you'd help me make spaghetti but you were eager to play. As I prepared dinner, you called from the living room, "Mommy, do you need my help yet?" I answered..."Baby, that's okay you can go ahead and play if you want..." Your response was..."Mommy, just say yes or no!" Words. Those words I use with you come back to me every day. You wanted a specific answer--nothing on the line that was one way or the other! I said, "No (hoping that you wouldn't be upset later to discover that spaghetti was already prepped)". Play continued until Daddy arrived home. Then we all ate dinner together---still one of my favorite times as a family (especially when the phone doesn't ring and when you say the blessing)! You were famished! Your plate was clean. Daddy was still finishing his dinner so I asked you if you wanted your nameday gift. Indeed you did. It was a carrying case full of beads to string. You made two necklaces and two bracelets. Of course, one set was for Daddy and the other for you. As you strung beads and made the sets, you repeatedly said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Sweet...sweet...sweet...
You changed again------no wonder laundry is never really done! You put on jeans and a gray t-shirt to match Daddy....along with your boots. It was time to play at the park. The two of you played "babies" at the park that was deserted while Mommy took in a leisure walk. When we all made it back into the truck you remembered the previous night's routine so you said, "I need something cold, sweet, yummy, and something that has chocolate chips in it!" Thus, we made a Dairy Queen detour on our way home for treats for Daddy and you. Somehow I ended up eating half of Daddy's ice-cream----his eyes are always bigger than his stomach! And half of yours is in the refrigerator for tomorrow.....but it's useless to say no to the nameday girl and/or to one that uses words to finagle her Daddy into getting what she desires---and Mommy sometimes too.
A little red box was carried around the park from your gift tonight.....we made it back home safely with it and you & your energy....It made me think of a summer song we sang from Dr. Jean's Silly Songs...I Wish I Had a Little Red Box (Tune: “Polly Wolly Doodle”) I wish I had a little red box To put my mommy in. I’d take her out and go, Kiss, kiss, kiss, And put her back again. (Kiss in air.) * Daddy: Hug, hug, hug. (Hug self.) * Good Friends: “How do you do?” (Shake hands.)...After Daddy & you played shop...it was nearing nine o'clock so we stopped to brush teeth and crawl in to bed to sing this little song....read books and curl up to dream about full days of living!
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| Love, Love My Little Princess: Sophia |
......and I almost forgot...at bedtime you asked, "Mommy, will tomorrow be my name day again!?!" Like birthdays, we have to wait for them....once a year but tomorrow we'll celebrate Wednesday together because it's a non-preschool day and we can fill it with all the wonderous delights that we choose to fill it with......together...I'll choose some activities and you can choose the rest----and the best part is that it will begin with pajamas...we tend to love pajama days to relax and catch-up with projects/chores that have been waiting on us.......
Happy Nameday Sophia! I love you!
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