A Mother and Her Daughter(s)

Yesterday, as we met with our realtor, I cleaned like a madwoman, escorted Leighton to and from VBS, made dinner, attempted to entertain the kids in all the rush, there was a little voice that never stopped.  Ainsley never stopped talking.  She never stopped asking questions.  She never left my side.  In fact, I think she had one part of her body touching mine the entire day.  And yesterday, I think I said to her, "Ainsley, I just need 5 minutes of silence." 

Today, is a whole different story.  I decided Ainsley needed a day at the sitter since life working my "day job" is quickly approaching.  She and I have gotten pretty attached this summer and I knew we both needed some time apart to start the adjustment "back to school."  Leighton didn't make a peep on the way to VBS.  And as I walked back to the car empty handed this morning, the silence was deafening.  I wanted to hear Ainsley's sweet little voice.  I wanted to hold her hand and hear her say Momma.  And then when I got home I ran across this post one of my dear friends linked to her FB.   It says it so much better than I ever could.  I pray I can be that kind of daughter to my own mother.  More importantly, I pray my own daughters will see me as that kind, patient, and loving mother to them. 

This is a repost from Spring in the Air
Letter from a Mother to a Daughter: "My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”… Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way… remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair and dealing with life’s issues every day… the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If I occasionaly lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you. And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When those days come, don’t feel sad… just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you… my darling daughter."

Miss ya Mom. xo

Maris, Chris, Aaron, and Eason

Oh my goodness...where do I even start?  When I was diagnosed with my first cancer, I found out that Maris (I work with Maris' Mom, Robin, who I can't say enough about.  She's always positive, so upbeat, and puts a smile on my face when I see her) worked in the office where I was being seen.  Robin assured me that Maris would take care of me.  And that she did!!  I'll never forget the moment she called me from the waiting room...my Mohs surgery had been a success and she said, "They got all the cancer."  Wow...she'll never know what that moment meant to me.  I may not have smiled then (I had a hole in my lip and was headed straight to the plastic surgeon) but I hope she knows how special that moment was...and how blessed I was to have her tell me.  I underwent plastic surgery the next day and then a week later went back to have another surgery on another cancerous spot.  I didn't expect to see Maris but Robin told her when I was going to be there and she popped in just to make sure I was doing okay.  She went above and beyond and I am truly blessed to call her friend!!  She's gone through a lot waiting for sweet Eason and I can't wait to see how precious he is!!  I know is going to be well worth the wait!!!  Congrats, Brown family!! 

What I'm working on now...

I'm working on editing for this precious family in between packing the house to get it "show" ready.  Yep, we're just a few weeks away from putting our house on the market!  It's exciting and scary all at the same time.  I'd much rather just be working on pictures of this Ga-Orgeous family!!! So blessed to have them in our lives!!! 

Summy Family

Oye!  It's been a while.  No better reason to make a come back then to share some pictures of this gorgeous family.  We had a beautiful morning to do these and I love the hazy look we got with several of them.  These are two precious kiddos with two amazing parents. 

 

Keegan Newborn

When I walked into Isaac and Michelle's apartment, Michelle said..."Do you have any advice?  Christian hates to have his diaper changed."  I should have known at that moment we weren't going to get any naked newborn shots.  But, when he had clothes on, he was a dream!  I am SO thankful I was able to capture this snapshot in time for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.  Such an honor!

 

Bell Newborn

Shelley is a dear friend of mine.  She's a speech path and we spend many of our morning commutes on the phone with another just talking...er um, venting! ;)  Really, we talk about anything and everything and I am SO thankful to have her in my life.  I had such a fun morning with her and her sweet kiddos just snapping away.  Are they not ga-orgeous?!?! 

Edie is ONE!

These little girls are the most precious sisters.  They all have their own unique personalities.  I love being a part of their lives so I can watch them grow into the young ladies they were called to be! :)  No doubt they will be special because their Momma is one really neat lady.  Such a blessing to call her friend!  Love y'all!