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Falling snow

Posted by on Feb 19, 2010 in Uncategorized | 40 comments

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  • http://twitter.com/silentbeauty Erin McDowell Lee

    I'm so glad you found a moment of perfection. . . =)

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    I didn't last long but it was enough to get me through the day :)

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  • themoiderer

    Wow. Wow for the moment and Wow for the writing

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    That's a lot of Wows! Thank you :) x

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  • themadhouse

    Perfect moments make being a mother so worthwhile. Mothering is like being bi-polar. Great ups, major lows and no inbetween for me

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Absolutely! And sometimes within the same ten minutes!!

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  • http://thisisthebbconline.blogspot.com/ Black British Chick

    The way you write about motherhood makes me both fear it and want to experience it so much. You are a wonderful person and I'm thrilled to have discovered your blog this week. Keep writing and taking us on your journey with you. Much love

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Thank you so much for you comment BBC – that is so kind of you. Delighted that you found your way here. I think fear and excitement in equal measure are very sensible attitudes towards motherhood ;)

    Hope to hear from you again x

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  • notesfromlapland

    Those moments are what make it all worth while.

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    You think? No, you are right of course. I just wish it was enough for me some days, but I'm soon back wishing for a minute's peace. I guess you just have to hold on to them as long as you can :)

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  • bakingmadmama

    What a lovely moment between you and Kai, you've brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad there was a ray of sunshine in what otherwise sounds like a very difficult day. The Bear is ill at the moment with a veritable feast of ailments and is of the opinion (non verbally, of course) that the only thing that will get him through it is repeated episodes of the Numberjacks. I decided not to argue the point! Thinking of you, and I hope tomorrow is a day full of high points xxx

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    Josie Reply:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Oh no! I'm sorry the Bear is poorly too. These boys of ours do seem to like to do things in tandem don't they! Thank you and hoping things pick for you soon too x

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  • http://rosiescribble.typepad.com/ Rosie Scribble

    Fabulous writing! Hang on to that sudden burst of happiness and excitement with your little boy. Hope he will recover his health soon so the two of you can play outside together for hours on end until you have to tell him you are too tired to keep going because you've been playing together all afternoon. It will happen!

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    Josie Reply:
    February 20th, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Oh I hope so!! Roll on spring!!

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  • muddynosugar

    I was doing so well at not crying at blogs today..but you got me…that is a beautiful piece of writing..I was with you all the way. Loved it

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    Josie Reply:
    February 20th, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Oh no I'm sorry! I should do a Rosie Scribble and post a health warning with posts like this I guess ;) Thank you though x

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  • http://twitter.com/Hellsfire02 Bernardette Fields

    That made me tear up!!! What a beautiful moment Josie, it's one you will cherish forever. Kyle's only just learnt to point and he was pointing at the snowflakes from the backdoor today just watching them fall, it was so cute :) Glad you found some sun among the dark today x

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    Josie Reply:
    February 20th, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Aww bless him. Lovely seeing the world through their eyes isn't it.

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  • magicmummy

    Aaaaw that was lovely. We went out to play in the snow when it started snowing really heavily about 8 in the evening just before Christmas, there was no one else out and no traffic anywhere so it was eerily quiet. It was brilliant – a moment like you had today…. Glad yours cheered your day ;-)

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  • rachelwelch

    That made me tingle sweetheart and I am now also guilty of tears. I miss you. Think of you often. Kai's weird little birthday buddy and I are with you in spirit xxx

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  • peabee72

    I love the way you write Josie and you're so right… it is those precious moments, that 5-10%, that make it all worthwhile.

    Px

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  • beckylj

    It's those special moments that may everything worthwhile!

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  • laura_littlestuff

    What a beautiful post. And well done you for taking that moment and really noticing it – so often we get caught up in the sheer shittiness of the shitty days, and forget to see that one single shining point of Happy.
    And in a years time – which will you remember? Endless Postman Pat and nasty nappies? Or dancing in the snow?
    Hope you're both feeling much better tomorrow.
    x

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  • http://sandycalico.blogspot.com/ Sandy Calico

    I've got so many unread posts in my reader. I decided to do some reading and not comment. Perhaps I shouldn't have started my blog reading marathon with SIFTW! I had to comment, through the tears. You describe so well the realities of being a parent. It's all-consuming and relentless, but it is so worth it. xxx

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  • http://pregnancyfitnessinsurrey.com/ wendy

    The day may have been shitty. But, for what it's worth, you wrote about it beautifully…

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  • http://www.andthenallithoughtaboutyou.wordpress.com/ Kerry

    Beautiful post, I love it and what a moment to have with Kai. Those moments make everything seem ok however bad your day has been before they happened. So wonderfully written as well.

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  • http://www.chicmama.net/ Chic Mama

    I'm sorry Kai is sick again….once they get low they tend to pick up all that's going around. So depressing, you just go around in circles. He sounds amazing though and yes love is wonderful. I hope he gets better soon, have you tried giving him actimel or another probiotic drink? I swear by them after my children have had stomach upsets and I noticed that they never got them when drinking probiotics regularly- funds don't allow that now. XX

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  • http://Singleparenthoodbygappy.blogspot.com/ Gappy

    Sometimes, especially through my work, I feel mothers (and I include my guilty self in this) need to get a perspective on what is and isn't good enough mothering. Because sometimes I feel bad because my kids have watched too much telly and have eaten too much junk food. And then I remind myself that they are fed and warm and cared for.

    Josie, care and love emanate through all your posts. And you beat yourself up for daring to look forward to a break! Everyone can read what a thoughtful and loving mother you are. Kai is extremely fortunate to have you.

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  • http://www.capitalmom.blogspot.com/ Capital Mom

    Moments are what keep me going. But I still complained about the bad stuff on my blog today? :-)

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  • http://awordfromhome.blogspot.com/ Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life

    Talk about catching a glimpse of 'heaven' in that unexpected place! I'm so glad. And may tomorrow hold better things all around for you and your loved ones.

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  • http://twitter.com/Muummmeeeee Lottie Lockwood

    If your day hadn't been so shitty, your perfect moment would probably have come and gone without your even noticing it…

    Great post x

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  • rillablythe

    Wonderful writing! So glad you found that moment in the midst of one of those days.

    Sometimes it's easy to get battle worn and weary and not put your head up to clock these moments, especially when sometimes it feels like every day is one of those days! Thanks for the reminder to pause and take it in. These moments are definitely Mummy fuel to keep going in the middle of the night.

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  • http://emmalouise1978.blogspot.com/ Emma-Lou

    Lovely writing Josie, poor Kai, I really do hope he gets better soon.
    He sounds like an intelligent, bright, charming little boy, and I'm glad you had that wonderful moment with him yesterday. I think that you're great to put everything into perspective like that.
    I hope today is a better day xxx

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  • http://lifeslightlyused.wordpress.com/ april

    Oh Josie – THAT is beautiful, that makes me cry – *hugs for you and for Kai*

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  • http://www.lifewithlittledude.blogspot.com/ little dude's mummy

    damn it josie, you made me blub again!
    enough with your beautiful words lady!
    seriously though, that was gorgeous. big get well hugs to kai & just regular ones for you xx

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  • http://www.twitter.com/myautisticson Eric

    When sensitive and perceptive turn into a gift. What a great little moment. Children have such a beautiful way to wonder a life. truly inspiring.

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  • http://newdaynewlesson.wordpress.com/blog-lesson-a-day/ Susie

    You write beautifully. And your observations are so true. One of my first blog posts was about the same thing-how ordinary simple moments are what makes life beautiful. (If you are interested: http://newdaynewlesson.wordpress.com/2010/02/14… )

    And it is okay for us to admit we need time to ourselves-does not make us bad parents.

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  • http://newdaynewlesson.wordpress.com/blog-lesson-a-day/ Susie

    Life really is about the small little moments. One of my first blog posts had been about that same thing. (If you are interested: http://newdaynewlesson.wordpress.com/2010/02/14… )

    I don't think there is anything wrong with parents admitting they need time for themselves. We all do. That's how we stay sane!

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