Monday, December 31, 2012
Perfect moment in December
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My perfect moment for December was on Christmas morning, As I sat and watched my son open his presents. I was soaking in his joy. He loves Legos and games so everything he got was a hit. He was so excited. I looked around our new house and looked at him and my heart was full of contentment. He opened his stocking and started chomping on candy canes. He even offered me a sticky half of the one he opened. He was in awe at the gifts that Santa left. He was beyond excited to give me the mini treasure chest he picked out all by himself at the Santa Secret workshop at school.
It was cold outside, the Christmas tree was lit, coffee was brewing. We finished and made pancakes together. We ate our breakfast and went to build Legos. I marveled at the fact that I am now relegated to the role of onlooker. He wants me nearby, but doesn't really need the help in assembling the sets. I realize that no matter how much i would like it to, this wont last forever and I marvel at his reading skills!
For those simple moments, it didn't matter that it is only two of us, the car accident didn't matter and my worry about whether I am enough didn't matter. What mattered was that I am present in the moment to experience magic with him--candy cane kisses, sticky hands and all!
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I love the presence you have with yourself and your son. It is bittersweet when they stop needing us so, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHere's to much more contentment -- and to noticing it -- in 2013.
Thanks for joining in Perfect Moment Monday this month!
@Lori, Thanks for having me! I stumbled upon it this morning and thought that it would fit me well! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHere via Perfect Moment Mondays and so glad you joined in this month! I am a "regular" and love the exercise of noticing perfect moments in our lives. I really appreciate the simplicity and awesomeness of what you shared here. Your Christmas morning with your son sounds wonderful. My son also loves Legos and is getting to that bittersweet age, as Lori says. So glad you are savoring this time and these moments. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKathy-thank you for your kind words! I really enjoy this exercise so I hope to be a "regular" as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. I've enjoyed reading the posts that come through Perfect Moment Monday, and I smiled as I imagined the offer of a pre-moistened candy cane :)
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