Love the Moment
You will be familiar with my logo: Love the Moment. I want to elaborate on what ‘Love the Moment’ means to me as a mother.
Often, this is how my conversations go:
“Hi, how are you?”
“Fine, fine. And how are you?”
“Yeah, good thanks.”
“What have you done this week?”
“Um, well, ah, I’ve been REALLY busy but I can’t remember what I’ve achieved.”
Weeks fly by and I have nothing physical to show for it. I sometimes feel disheartened. By loving the little moments, I experience snippets of happiness and joy around me, which in turn, help me to see Motherhood for what it is: a collection of small moments, like pieces of a puzzle, together creating a beautiful masterpiece.
Some of my ‘Love the Moment’ moments:
Walking in my door and enjoying the colours of my girls Karimu bonnets
Seeing my Valentine Monsters on the bookshelf with old books in the background.
Spontaneous hugs
Sipping tea out of pretty cups.
Drinking coffee with my man.
Watching my children experience the wonder of the world.
Hearing the children laugh when Daddy's home.
Wearing flowers in my hair.
When I have a quiet moment to pray. Click the image to read 'The Prayer Book' post.
I make a conscious effort to treasure these moments. I draw on the little treasures when things are tough; when I feel like I’ve achieved nothing; when I feel like a servant and everyone wants a piece of me; on the days I get up like a robot repeating the same thing, over and over again. I draw on the moments and remember it’s all worth while.
Sharron Peacock
on
2010.03.16
I am loving the moments!!!!!!!
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Fiona Douglas
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2010.03.16
I love the phrase “love the moment”.
It really is inspiring. You have a wonderful heart for your family and for other mums. Thanks for being a giver. Givers are real treasures to society.
xo
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Julie
on
2010.03.16
Love it!
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Trish
on
2010.03.16
I really Love the Moment too….kids are our world!!!! Being a Mum is the best job in the world i reckon! (Pity we didn’t get paid money for it – though Hugs n Kisses make it all worthwhile)….
Love n Enjoy!!!!!!! Trish
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Farmers Wife
on
2010.03.16
Beautiful pics and I totallly agree with you. I love the pic of your kids and hubby and the spontaneous hugs is just the best….
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Kim
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2010.08.06
I really love this post. I too take a lot of photos of things around my home that make me happy. I might even put together my own post about this subject now! Your Website is really inspirational, good work!
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Kelly Be A Fun Mum
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Thanks for stopping by Kim. Oh, please do up post… I’d LOVE to see it!
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