This week, Alyssa realized that colored pencils and our kitchen wall make beautiful artwork together. She also realized that hiding my cell-phone in areas specially made for toddlers to crawl (and not her 27 year old mother) makes for great comedy.
Natalie discovered that sweet potato puree really adds a special touch to an ordinarily blasé off-white carpet, and also, dumping cheerios all over the floor, makes our cat Larry, one happy fella.
And through all the Clorox bleach, Magic Erasers, and Dawn dish soap, I’m still so thankful that my babies are healthy and strong.
There isn’t a day that goes by where I am not thankful.
Sure, I get frustrated and tired. There are days where I feel like I can’t get a break and I feel as if I’m sinking in a pool of water and unable to get to the surface. Sometimes, I look down at my clothes and remember the old days, when I would rock pant suits and stilettos. Where I would stay up until 2 am, dancing, and taking Myspace (remember that site?) pictures of myself to post, so everyone could see how “totally awesome Kristin is”.
Now, I’m lucky if I can stay up to watch “The Office”.
But, I’m so thankful for my babies. For their health. For their peaceful minds.
However, many babies are not so lucky. I, personally, know a handful of amazing babies who had a bit of a struggle. I’ve met, warrior mamas, who inspire me to be a better mother myself. Whose strength and courage is beyond anything that I can imagine.
They are my inspiration. Those babies, with their strength to survive--are my inspiration.
And to honor them, I plan to walk—for them.
Let’s build an army of strength and courage—to help these precious loves, to lift up these courageous mamas, and to give back to the amazing research programs, who, everyday are finding new cures to help prevent premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality and help babies begin healthy lives.
If you would like to donate, please visit our Team’s page:
Or, walk with us on Sunday, April 29th at 10 am.
Thank You--xo
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