I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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Ah yes! And grandmotherhood.
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Absolutely!
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Your photos capture motherhood perfectly! Those two children should grow up with good memories of times with their mothers.
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Touching moments for sure.
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💖
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Excellent!
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Thanks
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Very sweet VJ! I just had my 2 great-nieces here for several days and your images brought me right back to their visit. It was SO much fun being with little ones again – it’s been a long time!
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Pure unadulterated joy!
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Love the smiles, the tenderness, and some similar memories for the day. Special post, VJ.
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Thank you!
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Love love love this! ❤
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Thanks Wynne.
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VJ, love the metaphor of the mother at the end of the slide. Keith
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Right?! Oh to feel that confidence again.
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😍🥰😘
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Ah…I remember, too! 💕
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