Pure Bliss

The whole family sleeping in.
Ooey gooey cinnamon buns.
Strawberries on my Cheerios.
Kids in their jammies.
Bear hugs by Buby.
Neck nuzzling a la Bleu.
First giggles of the day.
Gathering around the guitar.
A captive audience for My Sweets.
A warm shower.
Iced decaf.
Blue jeans.
Worn tees + cozy cardigans.
Buby phoning his grandmas.
Watching preschoolers form a team.
Overflowing with pride.
Strolling the neighborhood with my lil' tribe.
Feeling at home. At peace. In love.
Cherry blossoms.
Running in grass.
Stealing the ball.
Wiping out.
Banana cream pie.
Bleu's ever changing smile.
Meeting a new friend.
Good conversation.
Grilling out.
Organic spring mix.
Toasted pine nuts.
Roasted tomatoes.
Anything My Sweets is cooking.
Kitty's fresh-baked rosemary + olive oil bread.
Tulips in a rainbow of hues.
Handmade cards.
Dandelions for my hair {from Buby}.
Hearing "You look pretty, Mom."
Strawberry shortcake a la mode.
Playing "Who Loves... ?" with both babes.
Seeing hands shoot up high.
A gorgeous bouquet assembled by My Sweets.
More banana cream pie.
A backpack carrier borrowed from friends.
A 3.5 mile hike for four.
A rocky beach with a view.
Mid 60s with a strong breeze.
Handprints of every size.
Peeking into a old stone church.
Thoughts of all the weddings.
Fresh water.
Corn on the cob.
Embracing Buby after a tumble.
Two long arms squeezing my neck.
Knowing I can still kiss a boo boo all better.
Packed lunches.
Steep cliffs.
Skipping hand in hand.
Softserve vanilla.
Bleu's lavender body wash.
8 new library books.
Buby's hair standing straight up.
Biggest cookie in our cafe's history... all mine.
Buby memorizing words to songs.
Unsolicited "Yes, please" and "No, thanks."
Buby asking to say a prayer before dinner.
Pockets full of rocks.
Living in the moment.
Paying no attention to time.
Dancing where the coffee table used to be.
Being trusted with Buby's sacred walking stick.
Bleu laughing at everything Buby does.
Buby loving that and giving her more.
Riding in the Jeep with My Sweets.
More banana cream pie.
Watching photos upload to my computer.
That clean house smell.
Fresh sheets all around.
Seeing both kids devour their veggies.
Big brown eyes studying my every move.
Buby falling asleep in a heap of books.
Bleu falling asleep in my arms.
Whispering in the dark.
Remembering when.
Looking forward.
Falling asleep in My Sweets' arms.
The end. The perfect Mother's Day weekend.



Thank you Tom for giving me the greatest gift of all.


Thank you Buby + Bleu for making me a mom...
Twice. You guys rock! I mean, seriously ROCK!