Thursday, December 30, 2010

bliss

e in the sun


so, that's what this photo says to me: the essence of joy without limit. she makes everyday so special, just by being here. we are so grateful for the happiness that is innate to who she is as a person, and how freely she shares that with us. today she and Baba came to see me at work and it was the reason i left smiling tonight. apparently she was so happy to be on her way to the hospital she kissed the car because it was the vehicle that would carry her to me. when i at last arrived home? there was g- greeting me with a smile and a kiss, while she and the dog were at my feet, one wiggling his back end, the other hugging my leg. sometimes there is nothing better than feeling like you are the glue, the "it"... you know, the mom. i have never felt more loved in my life as i do now. and i never dreamed being a mom could be this fulfilling. and it isn't about all that i receive, but about how much more i'm capable of giving for all that i have. my soul is content. life is good. the small stuff isn't worthy of my sweat :) so, i'm not sweating it.

here's to the new year. hope yours is filled with bliss.


(holga 120N, film kodak ektar 100)

21 comments:

  1. Yes! We ARE the lucky ones, aren't we?! You always say it best. Happy New Year to you and yours, with love. S.

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  2. Thanks for the great reminder why God bless us with children.

    Happy New Year, Kitchu! See you in 2011...

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  3. Yes they do brighten our hearts. This is the hardest "job" I've ever had but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

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  4. Beautiful, beautiful post, K!!
    Happy New Year to all of you!!

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  5. Ditto.
    In my new family of 3 I have found myself.

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  6. You are so deserving of this love, because you are the one that shows and teaches this love.

    amazing post and picture.

    Hope your 2011 is the best yet.

    Jill

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  7. Beautiful...just beautiful! Happy New Year to you!

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  8. Oh, my - how sweet is she!??!! How sweet is that story!?!! Happy New Years to you and yours. May 2011 be filled with even MORE bliss.

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  9. Many blessings, special moments, and memories in 2011 for your family.

    There is nothing in this world I'd rather be than a mom. Loving my life!! And so very excited to see the little face that will be joining us soon :)

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  10. Thanks for this peek into what I have to look forward to. Happy New Year!

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  11. Happy New Year!! What a precious glimpse into your corner of the world. You're so right - being a mom is the BEST!!!

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  12. Happy New year !
    peace, love, health i hope you'll have a goog 2011 year !

    friendly
    Séverine from south France

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  13. Happy New year !
    Peace, love, health i hope you'll have all in 2011.
    friendly
    Séverine from France

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  14. happiness and more happiness!! to you and your family, THE MOM! :-)

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  15. You said it perfectly. She shows it perfectly.

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  16. Just catching up... lost all my bloglines and everyone. But I found you again. Yes, you are THE MOM!

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  17. The joy on her face is equaled by the joy in your words. Magic.

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