FriendsFamilyLovedOnes... Thank you so much for the outpouring! The texts, voice messages, FB, emails...From the simplest (and to the point) happy birthday to the more detailed message of blessings for my solar return, I am humbled and honored. Thank you. As I sit back and reflect on the past couple of days- my birthday and Mothers Day- while Id like to say that I did what most of you wished for me- a time of pampering, relaxing, etc. In reality, a 4 year old and an 11 month old aint got time for that! LOL!!! There are extensive poopy diapers to change and tantrums to mitigate and fumbles to defuse, and squirmy tenacious pre-walking babies to run after before they yet again try and put something else theyre not supposed to in their teething little mouths. Hahaha!!! So, I spent my last 2 days with my hands full of infant/toddler stuff ( my typical days, basically) since darling hubby has been working. Its all good. Besides, the thing I wanted most as a birthday/mothers day gift is a clean and organized house! (Still working on that) But all in all, I know that even if I didnt do it up this year or whatever- the truest blessing is in the smiles of my children. When my eldest says, mommy be happy I know that there is a deeper part of him vested in my healing, through laughter. And then theres the little one who dares you not to smile at his antics! Im not gonna lie- it hasnt been easy with these two, mainly because I havent had much of a break or consistent me time to recharge. But this is often the work of being a parent. 24/7 no breaks. My gift is knowing that these two boys chose me and truly love me. Its so apparent. And humbling. Every day, I am being challenged to do right by them, to grow myself even more- out of my comfort zone to accommodate even more light and love in my heart. I love them so much - they are my true teachers. Sometimes in the NYC grind I forget that. Oh, and yeah - I was pretty broke today ( bills, bills, bills) and couldnt even do a birthday splurge. ( Evan was like, wheres the cake, mommy?! and Im like, how bout we share this cookie? BUT, Evan and Isans playful interactions and getting mega requests for hugs from Evan,plus being a part of his spontaneous dancing ( thats another post, lol) reminded me how wealthy I am.... Just want to say thank you all. I made it to another year, so that I can better myself for these boys...another chance to be a more authentic, present, loving parent, wife, friend, daughter, artist, who truly knows self-love and reflects that love throughout her community, her music, her dance. And on that note- big up to my community of sistas - who helped me squeeze in a half-hour massage this am for my BEarthday. ( Stephanie Rice, Dawn Crandell) #becauseimHAPPY!
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 05:29:44 +0000
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