My Girls - Mom and Sophia!
Her mother.
And I got mine today. I am barely posting by midnight because my best friend and very own mom got here today and I have been busy being a total baby and telling her all of my hopes and fears and getting mom hugs and all that crap. You know the really good hugs. The really comforting ones that are from the woman who raised you since you were a baby and who scratched your back and sang you songs and wiped away your tears and cried with you.
My mom understands how scared I am for this little baby. She understood how much I am going to miss Sophia when she goes to New Orleans with her dad on Friday. I have only been away from my little girl for a total of less than one week since she was born. My mom totally got why, since my husband invited 10 people over for Thanksgiving, I needed to go buy some nice things for a festive tablescape. She also explained this to my wonderful husband so I did not end up in tears about a table setting. My mom was as excited as I was to find sets of 12 white plates at Target with a little gold band around the edge for $14.99. They so helped my table!
My mom knew exactly what I needed and today, it was just her. She smells good, as always, like light baby powder and soft perfume. She is peppy and perky and positive, and I needed that. Neither Ross or I am perky. She is a good listener and talker. She has known me forever and today that is what I needed.
I adore my husband. I cherish my friends. My kids are my life. But today I needed my mommy.
I am considering crawling into bed with her for a good Sing ‘n Scratch for old times sake. My mom has a gorgeous voice and always has great manicured nails for scratchin’! But then she might find out I am complete loon, and I don’t want her to think that she raised a kook!
I am thankful for all my blessings. Today, most of all, I am thankful for my mom.
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It is so nice when you have a relationship like that with your mom. I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving. Don’t be too worried about your little one. Although, I would be going crazy too!!
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Oh Darlin…
What a wonderful post!
I’m so happy for you that you have your mom there with you. . . sounds like you were totally in need of some “snuggle time” with her. That is so cool, and not at all “kooky”.
My mother and I are not close ( and oh, how I would give anything for a back rub, and some words of comfort) Enjoy your time together.
You’re an awsome mother yourself, looks like it runs in the family!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Brittany Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Thanks Michele! Happy Thansgiving to you too!
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You are so lucky! My mom and I don’t speak anymore really. It’s a long story and she is the one that has made it this way. Beautiful post. Happy Thanksgiving:)
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Oh – I hope my kids will grow up to feel the same way about me
I’m close to my mom too – but I take more of the peppy, supporting role.
Found out about you on MBC and I’ll follow you now
Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 26, 2009 at 11:25 am
So glad your mom is there for you!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Some days you just want Mommy. Glad she was there for you. What a wonderful relationship.
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