I quite agree, but I am having a hard time convincing my sons that it is their time to celebrate their mother, not mine. I celebrate their grand-mother. Recently I was in the section of our pharmacy that sells cards and duly noted that the huge majority are designed for daughters.
That face - pure joy, warms my heart. I so wanted to have a boy after my daughter was born, just to experience them both. I'm hoping someday she'll have one after a few girls :) Happy Mother's Day this weekend friend.
What I love about this photo is, of course, the contagious smile, but also the the joy that emanates from you just holding on to that squirming little body and from nuzzling his chubby little cheek! With my six chilldren spanning such a wid age spectrum, I KNOW how fast this time goes by. My oddest is 18, my youngest 3. The 3 year old gets hugged and squeezed a lot ... From all of us. My youngest daughter (8) kisses him SO much that he sometimes puts his arm and hands out when he sees her coming!
I had forgotten that it is Mothers' Day over your way - we had ours in last month. Whenever it may be, the sentiments are the same and wonderfully expressed in your quotation.
It seems like just yesterday that we entered the motherhood club. What a magical place. The only better magic is when you have a grandchild! Happy Mother's day to you and yours. Beautiful photo and sentiments.
Keep your powder dry on Sunday, and thanks for sharing one of your family memories with your peeps. Is your daughter the youngest of your brood? Loved that article on her you alerted us to. Three daughters gave me quite a perspective on motherhood, as grandchildren arrive. No sons, just bought stock in the feminine napkin industry.
It dates all things . . . YES! It does make our lives "before" and "after."
I just read the very poignant memoir called Slipstream, by Elizabeth Jane Howard, and she writes about being permanently guilt-stricken about her inability to bond with her newborn child.
Sweet, sweet photograph. Sometimes, looking at pictures of my children when they were young makes me weep.
What a BEAUTIFUL picture. Wow! 1980 ... I came back to KC in 1981. It always seems so cool to know we shared the same city at the same time, way back when.
This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing websites that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. It is the old what goes around comes around routine.
Beautiful picture of the both of you! The quote is oh-so-true isn't it? Motherhood is a life changing event.
ReplyDeleteSo much Love and Joy! Beautiful. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, so joyful! There's a lot of truth in that quote.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Happy Mother's Day. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your joy with us!
ReplyDeleteI quite agree, but I am having a hard time convincing my sons that it is their time to celebrate their mother, not mine. I celebrate their grand-mother. Recently I was in the section of our pharmacy that sells cards and duly noted that the huge majority are designed for daughters.
ReplyDeleteMarc, my sons are the same. I don't love them any less, but am thankful for at least one daughter. :^)
ReplyDeleteA very sweet picture, but a more ominous quote. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful photo, Tess. I'll wear a big smile all day just after one view.
ReplyDeleteThat face - pure joy, warms my heart. I so wanted to have a boy after my daughter was born, just to experience them both. I'm hoping someday she'll have one after a few girls :) Happy Mother's Day this weekend friend.
ReplyDeletePS - I'm tickled you like Maude and Lola.
Very true. And what a beautiful photo of you with one of your spring-offs, Tess. Have a very happy Mother's Day weekend.
ReplyDeleteLovely, happy picture, Tess. Fine words from Agatha, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty young thing you were.... and are!
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about this photo is, of course, the contagious smile, but also the the joy that emanates from you just holding on to that squirming little body and from nuzzling his chubby little cheek! With my six chilldren spanning such a wid age spectrum, I KNOW how fast this time goes by. My oddest is 18, my youngest 3. The 3 year old gets hugged and squeezed a lot ... From all of us. My youngest daughter (8) kisses him SO much that he sometimes puts his arm and hands out when he sees her coming!
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten that it is Mothers' Day over your way - we had ours in last month. Whenever it may be, the sentiments are the same and wonderfully expressed in your quotation.
ReplyDeleteShould read my oldest, not oddest. LOL
ReplyDeleteMums are a gift from above...I truly miss mine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious photo of you with your first-born. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteAgree absolutely with those words. Lovely photo too.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful photo! Happy Mom's Day to you.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done! Beautiful mother and child.
ReplyDeleteMargaret's little typo made for a funny comment!
ReplyDeleteGiggle. Margaret, you are too funny!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and so true that I'm doing (alone) a standing ovation for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo and the emotion displayed. These are the times we remember. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteYes, a wonderful, beautiful, mothering photo. Such joy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day, Tess.
Early Happy Mother's Day! I hope it's a good one! I thought of you yesterday when I saw Johnny Depp on Oprah. He's still cute as ever! ; )
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Tess. Have a Happy Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like just yesterday that we entered the motherhood club. What a magical place. The only better magic is when you have a grandchild! Happy Mother's day to you and yours. Beautiful photo and sentiments.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, both of ye. Kansas City!! I lived in kc Missouri in 1969 and my son was born there.
ReplyDeleteLovely photograph: the truth quotation shines out of you.
ReplyDeleteKeep your powder dry on Sunday,
ReplyDeleteand thanks for sharing one of your
family memories with your peeps.
Is your daughter the youngest of
your brood? Loved that article on
her you alerted us to. Three daughters
gave me quite a perspective on
motherhood, as grandchildren arrive.
No sons, just bought stock in the
feminine napkin industry.
Suki, I miss Kansas City. It's a wonderful town, so full of the arts. Fun to think our sons were born there!
ReplyDeleteGlenn, here's the order of my children: son (31), daughter (28), son (24)
ReplyDeleteHave a very happy Mother's Day, Tess.
ReplyDeleteIt dates all things . . . YES! It does make our lives "before" and "after."
ReplyDeleteI just read the very poignant memoir called Slipstream, by Elizabeth Jane Howard, and she writes about being permanently guilt-stricken about her inability to bond with her newborn child.
Sweet, sweet photograph. Sometimes, looking at pictures of my children when they were young makes me weep.
Best quote on motherhood. Ever.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful, happy Mother's Day at the Manor!
great quote
ReplyDeleteand beautiful picture
happy Mother's day
what a beautiful foto of proud mom and baby in all his exuberant drooly preciousness.
ReplyDeletehappy mother's day to you, dear tess♡
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ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day! A great quote from a really scary story... mother love can be ruthless...
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day. Your photos, past and present, are always riveting.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic statement. And I adore this vintage photograph.
ReplyDeleteDid we ever think we'd become vintage?
beautiful ~
A great quote from Agatha and the pictue is superb! :) Happy Mother's Day! xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Have a wonderful Mother's Day, Tess : )
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Tess. Happy Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteA photo to cherish! The expressions are priceless!
ReplyDeleteHi! Willow...
ReplyDeleteThe photograph Of you and your son is very beautiful and the quote from Agatha Christie's "The Last Seance" is very true too!
[Postscript:Happy Mother's Day to you, and all mothers this weekend.]
DeeDee ;-D
Great photo, and some good words from Agatha. It is so nice to look back at the photos. Happy Mother’s Day.
ReplyDeleteOh how true that quote is! Happy Mother's Day to you, beautiful mama!
ReplyDeletethere is a beautiful connection between the two of you. if only it is possible to keep precious moments like these :)
ReplyDeleteThat baby looks quite a handful ...
ReplyDeleteamazing photo, just precious. thanks for sharing it and happy mother's day!
ReplyDeleteR.A.D., he was, and still is.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best picture ever!!
ReplyDeleteA rare smile from you, Willow!! You must let us see it more often. It's beautiful!
Happy Mother's Day!!
Love this photo Tess! Happy Mother's Day to you! :-)
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ReplyDeleteThe photo: so basic, so right!
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TF
Happy Mother's Day to you, Tess
ReplyDeleteIf I just wait a minute, this could be comment #60.
ReplyDeleteTess, this mother and her son (I know it's you--grin!) are gorgeous! The smiles are how I believe heaven to be...
So these are your thoughts at 10PM. I'm happy to read your thoughts at ANY hour. I'll bet this kid LOVED that potato dish from Thursday's post.
Pleasant thoughts sent your way...
TODAY!
Love the pic. Happy mother's day, Tess!
ReplyDeletehave a happy!
ReplyDeleteI look at that photo and see a touch of your nephew T.A.B! Such a JOY-FILLED snap!
ReplyDeleteI used that same quote for Mother's Day. Love a little Agatha Christie as well!
Beautiful photo and quote. Happy mother's day Tess! I love how you're holding your little one, such care.
ReplyDeleteAn Agatha Christie post - love her! What a great photo - a captured moment in time.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful smiles. Wow
Thank you for your lovely Mother's Day wishes, sweet friends. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL picture. Wow! 1980 ... I came back to KC in 1981. It always seems so cool to know we shared the same city at the same time, way back when.
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day!
Wonderful photo--such joy! And the perfect quotation to accompany it.
ReplyDeleteHope you had an equally joyous Mother's Day.
He likes you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing websites that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. It is the old what goes around comes around routine.
ReplyDeleteyou look awful 'purdy' there
ReplyDeletemiss tess!!!
xx happy mommies dat