Friday, October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Little Boys
In a letter to her son, my friend describes what it is like to be the mother of a boy:
"...to be your mom is to see things through new eyes every day.
Before I had a son, there were so many things I didn’t notice. Police cards. Fire trucks. Diggers. Trains. Dump trucks. Dinosaurs. Drums. Guitars.
Construction and emergency vehicles passed by me unnoticed. Musical instruments did not give me cause to stop and listen and then immediately imitate. I didn't visit the zoo every month hoping to see sparky the seal. I wasn't aware that monsters could be part of every conversation whether we're discussing going to the potty or eating lunch.
But not anymore. I have a son. And because of that I see the moon when we're driving home from grandpa and grandma's house at night. I stop to wave at school buses when they drive by. I am now aware that nearly anything can become a drum stick in the hands of a little boy. And the act of hiding from monsters is a regular occurrence in my life these days.
Being a mom to a little boy has made me a better, more well-rounded person. Thank you for that Samuel. I hope I don't ever stop noticing all the things in life that you are passionate about."
Everything my friend has written about little boys is perfectly depicted.
Someday I hope to write like this. For myself and for my kids. I want them to know how greatly I love them. And I want to record every moment of the joy they bring me. Stacy does it often, and she does it perfectly.
"...to be your mom is to see things through new eyes every day.
Before I had a son, there were so many things I didn’t notice. Police cards. Fire trucks. Diggers. Trains. Dump trucks. Dinosaurs. Drums. Guitars.
Construction and emergency vehicles passed by me unnoticed. Musical instruments did not give me cause to stop and listen and then immediately imitate. I didn't visit the zoo every month hoping to see sparky the seal. I wasn't aware that monsters could be part of every conversation whether we're discussing going to the potty or eating lunch.
But not anymore. I have a son. And because of that I see the moon when we're driving home from grandpa and grandma's house at night. I stop to wave at school buses when they drive by. I am now aware that nearly anything can become a drum stick in the hands of a little boy. And the act of hiding from monsters is a regular occurrence in my life these days.
Being a mom to a little boy has made me a better, more well-rounded person. Thank you for that Samuel. I hope I don't ever stop noticing all the things in life that you are passionate about."
Everything my friend has written about little boys is perfectly depicted.
Someday I hope to write like this. For myself and for my kids. I want them to know how greatly I love them. And I want to record every moment of the joy they bring me. Stacy does it often, and she does it perfectly.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Broussard Boys
This happened over a month ago, but I finally convinced Blogger to load the videos. Hope you enjoy :)
Daddies are just different than Mommies!
Friday, September 16, 2011
They Grow Up Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Fast!
I'm sure every parent has said this at least 50,000 times, but seriously, time FLIES when you have children!
Brytin is in SECOND grade! Do you understand that like yesterday he was starting Kinder?! And now his teacher is talking about multiplication and chapter books and extra credit! AND when I took him to the Science Museum last week (for like the 50th time), he was actually interested in some of the SCIENCE stuff!
And don't even get me started on Daelen Jon! He is almost six months old! He can sit. He eats pureed foods. He gets FRUSTRATED (Dad's genes, I swear!). AND he weighs over 19 pounds!
Brytin is in SECOND grade! Do you understand that like yesterday he was starting Kinder?! And now his teacher is talking about multiplication and chapter books and extra credit! AND when I took him to the Science Museum last week (for like the 50th time), he was actually interested in some of the SCIENCE stuff!
And don't even get me started on Daelen Jon! He is almost six months old! He can sit. He eats pureed foods. He gets FRUSTRATED (Dad's genes, I swear!). AND he weighs over 19 pounds!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Women are AMAZING
I'm trying to make dinner, teen needs help with Geometry, Brytin needs to be directed each step of his homework, the baby needs to be fed and I need to pee. Seriously this year is going to be an amazing test of my endurance.
Thankfully, Grama fed Daelen his Cheerios but he still needs to nurse.
I don't remember a darn thing about Geometry.
Brytin is trying to use the distractions to weasel his way out of doing any additional homework.
Sarahlyn doesn't think she'll like what I'm cooking.
And Chris is at a club meeting.
This is insanity! Seriously. Women are amazing!
Thankfully, Grama fed Daelen his Cheerios but he still needs to nurse.
I don't remember a darn thing about Geometry.
Brytin is trying to use the distractions to weasel his way out of doing any additional homework.
Sarahlyn doesn't think she'll like what I'm cooking.
And Chris is at a club meeting.
This is insanity! Seriously. Women are amazing!
posted from Bloggeroid
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Instincts
With my children, I vow to trust my instincts.
People are allowed opinions. People are encouraged to offer help and guidance and advice.
But the truth is, no one knows my kids like I do. And every time I forget that, my kids suffer.
People are allowed opinions. People are encouraged to offer help and guidance and advice.
But the truth is, no one knows my kids like I do. And every time I forget that, my kids suffer.
posted from Bloggeroid
Friday, September 2, 2011
He REALLY Gets Me
"...children give us the opportunity to work shit out we couldn't when we were young."
The blog post above is from Kurt Sutter. He is the writer of my favorite television show, Sons of Anarchy.
The blog post is a beautiful baring of soul. It is an excellent piece of insight for parents. Kurt Sutter is a brave individual for using his writing skill to share his dilemmas with the world.
There are a lot things I do not agree with Kurt Sutter about, but I must admit, he enlightens me. On his blog, with his television show, and through his social networking posts. He is truly a literary genius.
And this particular blog posting of his is a crossover for three of my blogs - parenting, motorcycling and writing. Pure genius.
Please, watch the Season Four premier of Sons of Anarchy September 6 on FX. Let one of the parents in this world who truly desires to be a great parent get paid for the great work he does.
The blog post above is from Kurt Sutter. He is the writer of my favorite television show, Sons of Anarchy.
The blog post is a beautiful baring of soul. It is an excellent piece of insight for parents. Kurt Sutter is a brave individual for using his writing skill to share his dilemmas with the world.
There are a lot things I do not agree with Kurt Sutter about, but I must admit, he enlightens me. On his blog, with his television show, and through his social networking posts. He is truly a literary genius.
And this particular blog posting of his is a crossover for three of my blogs - parenting, motorcycling and writing. Pure genius.
Please, watch the Season Four premier of Sons of Anarchy September 6 on FX. Let one of the parents in this world who truly desires to be a great parent get paid for the great work he does.
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