I decided to participate in Five Minute Friday this week.
But wait.
It is Saturday.
That is how I roll.
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| Keeping it real here on the farm. The only thing growing here now is a GOB of dandelions. |
This week’s word is Comfort.
Since today is the day before Mother’s Day, our kids were all here for lunch. We had steaks, baked potatoes, and all the trimmings, and our middle son helped with the preparations. I love working in the kitchen with my boys- although none of them are boys any more.
That same man who chopped the veggies used to have a blankie he turned to whenever he needed comfort. He drug that thing all over the place and it would get dirty and had a distinct smell on the corner where he would wrap it around his thumb before he stuck the whole thing in his mouth.
Our oldest son had a pacifier that was his friend. Like many parents, we had several stashed in different places all around the house. We HAD to have one available because he needed it.
Our baby was a thumbsucker, too, but his comfort routine was a little “song” he would sing when he was tired. I rocked him to sleep while he sang his sleepy song, sucked on his “fi-fi”, and rubbed and rubbed on my earlobe.
I look at my three sons now in wonder at the men they have become. Beards have replaced their baby-faced cheeks and muscles bulge at their shirtsleeves.
And my heart nearly bursts with pride.
Happy Mother’s Day, friends!
Oh, this is such a sweet post! My daughters were both thumb suckers and each had their own comfort things. Emily, a stuffed animal and Abby, her first pillowcase. Shhhhh…Abby still sleeps with this well worn and somewhat stinky old piece of fabric!
Happy Mother's Day to you.
XO,
Jane
A lovely post! Happy Mother's Day!!
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Happy Mother's Day!
Lovely thoughts! I love the saying; "My greatest blessings call me Mom"; isn't it true? They bring us such joy! 🙂
Happy Mother's Day,
Denise
They grow up so fast…but how blessed to see them become adults who still love their mama. Happy belated Mother's Day!
I adore dandy lions because they are SO cheerful!
I had both sons home for M'Day as well
It is hard to believe that these tall, muscular facial hair wearing young adults used to fly across the room pretending to be Power Rangers
Brett
Oh those sweet memories 🙂
My last one was also the thumb-sucker and I just loved it.
I hope you had a great Mother's Day!
I sure did.
YOU are my hero,
because you have
done a Five Minute
Friday, something
I have been wanting
to try, but have not!
I loved your reflections
on your boys/men. Being
a momma is a privilege
I will never take for granted,
Having a front row seat and
witnessing the blooming of
a human life and soul is
simply amazing, isn't it?
Happy belated Mother's. Day,
Susan!
xo Suzanne
Amazing post!!!great pics!
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