I took my 4-year-old to the movies yesterday and I was so excited. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but it was the first time I ever took her to the movies. We had so much fun. The plan was to watch Monsters University. I got the tickets ahead of time and we rode the train to a cinema in downtown SF.
We got there early enough to do some shopping. A couple of stops were for me (Old Navy and H&M) and one stop was for her (Hello Kitty). Spending time with her just for fun was awesome. You all know I love my daughter, Put Pie, but have I told you how much I really really like her? Motherhood has turned me into a complete and total sap. I was already sappy before and now I’m always half a blink away from a tear.
They’re good tears though. I just feel so unbelievably blessed to to be the mother of two beautiful, intelligent, and fantastic people.
I did not grow up with much. Not much money, not much time to spend just having fun with my mom, not much of anything that was extra. This isn’t a woe is me kinda thing though because I grew up with enough and certainly much more than others. I’m just telling you this because it makes me appreciate my life so very much right now.
That I can take my daughter to the movies and spend some money on things that are not necessities makes me feel beyond rich. I’m just grateful.
I’m grateful for all of it and for the tiny little hands I get to hold in mine.
I have to go now because I am no longer half a blink away from a tear. I’m full on crying, but it’s a good happy cry.
(don’t forget to add “in bed” at the end, if you are so inclined):
Tears of joy are a good thing.
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I really like your attitude. Emotional blogging – sometimes it just happens. Bless you and your whole family and thanks for the sweet post. Oh and hosting too.
Aww…this is so sweet. I have been stay with two of my grandkids (5 & 2) all week and though there have been a few trying moments there have also been some very sweet ones…..and yes I also appreciate that we are able to do a few fun but not necessary things.
Oh, what a lovely post! When we have gratitude, we have so much, really. I’m so happy you had a great time with your daughter and made those memories with her. And a sweet picture too. Thanks for hosting!
Awwwww, this melts my heart!!! [my one and only daughter in another state…is pushing 40+ and has boys of her own—enjoy this time!!!!]
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It is indeed nice to be able to spend special time with ones children.
I didn’t have much growing up too. We had food on the table and clothes to wear, but not those extra’s. I give my children extra things too. I am grateful to be their mother and blessed at the same time. You daughter is beautiful. Your post is very lovely. Happy Friday!
That made me a little teary eyed too 🙂 Its the little things in life
What a sweet post! I grew up in a big family and not a lot of money, so I appreciate everything now too…..one thing we did have though was a lot of love. I seldom realized we didn’t have lots of money (if you don’t count proms)…
I always love, love, love your fortune cookie sayings! They make me laugh out loud when I add “in bed”
I am so pleased to have read this post today as that is the exact same day I have planned with my four year old daughter tomorrow. Monsters University and a spot of shopping. I can’t wait. I love my little girl to pieces because I am her mother but I also consider her to be my little best friend as she’s lovely and I love just hanging out with her.
I know you will both have a wonderful time.
So sweet. And I very much understand how you’re feeling. It chokes me up sometimes too!
Sounds like a wonderful time. Motherhood sure is a blessing! And for the life of me I can’t make the disqus thing work…so I’m a guest. If you’ll have me…
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Love it!
YOU absolutely ROCKKkkk the MOMMY Hood! 🙂
I love having one-on-one time with my kids. I like them both… I mean really like them as people.
And yes, tears of joy are a very good thing… in bed! *snickers*
What a sweet post. Your a wonderful mother 🙂 I can’t wait to see that movie!
Love this… Mr.4444 and I used to take “One-on-Ones” with the kids. They absolutely loved them. The perks of stopping at two… 🙂