Wordful Wednesday: Motherhood Edition

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This picture is one I've shown before but it screams what motherhood is to me.

Nothing fancy. No dressy clothes, no make-up, no extra jewelry.
No big-time play dates or excursions (although those can be nice).
Nothing faked. Just me, with all my impatience and grumpiness (even
the kind that makes me yell at a 3-month-old sometimes or cry right along-side of my kids).
Nothing an "I'm sorry, please forgive me" (or "awwee") won't fix.
No expectations - except love, lots and lots of love.
No perfection. No Supermom. Just me and my kids (and Big A along for the ride).
(and some tv included...ok, maybe a lot)



please check out both Angie's Seven Clown Circus and Scary Mommy for more posts on Motherhood.
I won't lie, this post made me cry as I wrote it. And apparently you should go to Scary Mommy's to comment about my post if you want me to win the prize.

Comments

Muthering Heights said…
This is so sweet! I like the photo!
October 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Brimful Curiosities said…
Cuddle time...can never get enough.
October 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM
tiarastantrums said…
aww - I miss a baby on my chest
October 20, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Kiki said…
great photo. so peaceful. my picture is of a peaceful moment as well. these days those moments are few and far between though. happy WW and take care.
October 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Erin said…
That is a fantastic pic! I love your last line "No perfection, no supermom, just me and my kids! EXCELLENT!
October 21, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Liz Mays said…
Both kids snuggle at once...love it.
October 21, 2009 at 4:53 AM
Scary Mommy said…
I agree-- a perfect motherhood moment caught on film!
October 21, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Crafty P said…
perfect picture of motherhood. love those snuggly moments. They go away way to quickly!
October 21, 2009 at 6:51 AM
Susie said…
That is the most honest definition of motherhood I have read today:-)
October 21, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Jennifer said…
I have several pictures like that myself, and I agree. That is what motherhood is all about. Love.
October 21, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Honey Mommy said…
What a great photo! I love those snuggly moments!
October 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Jen said…
This was beautiful. And it totally is what motherhood is all about.
October 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Frugal Vicki said…
I LOVE that picture! So sweet!
October 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Mayhem and Moxie said…
It is wonderful that a precious moment like this didn't pass you by.

Lovely picture!

-Francesca
October 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Kacey said…
Great picture and post. It's what its all about, just love Unconditional love. ;D
October 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Live.Love.Eat said…
I just love it when my little guy wants to hang all over me. If I had two, wow, that would be love overload.
October 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Dee said…
I LOVE this picture! Nothing is better than having babies lay all over you!
October 26, 2009 at 7:38 AM
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