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Teacher by day, Mommy by night
Juggling the demands (and insanity) of being a high school teacher, a wife, and a mother to a toddler
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My Favorite Time of Day
There is one time of day that I love more than any other: when my daughter falls asleep.
Now, that kinda sounds bad. This is not my favorite time of day because the house is finally quiet (though she is two...I don't think anyone would really fault my husband and I for wanting some quiet.) No, I love this time of day because I can get a good look at her. I sneak into Emy's room an hour or so after she goes to bed, right before I'm ready to head to my own slumber. I carefully give her a little pat and kiss, rearrange her blankets, and make sure she has both her teddy bears (my husband's and my childhood bears, by the way.) Then, I bask in the glory that is being a mom of such a cool kid. At night is when I cannot believe I'm so lucky to be a mom. I just look at her and am stunned. She's beautiful and peaceful and I know she feels loved. There are many times of the day I love and some I could do without (bath time and brushing the teeth are becoming FUN.) I love cuddling with my daughter during Saturday cartoons, cleaning up the kitchen with her (she helps), and of course, there's reading time. But then there are those moments, late in the evening, when I can just slow down and appreciate her for the beautiful, intelligent little girl she is turning into. 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:38 PM
oh what a sweet angel!! i know exactly how you feel. i do the same thing, especially after a very challenging day! it's always good to have a reminder like that and feel the love just come pouring out. my favorite is the bed head when they wake up!
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creatress
on Sep 13, 2008 at 07:07 PM
I LOVE sleeping children (and nap time at work is my favorite just for what you said. Even the most challenging child simply glows when they're asleep!) I adore the picture. My son STILL has that sleeping baby look when he's out. I wonder when that goes away? posted by
hmoeckli
on Sep 14, 2008 at 08:24 AM
I hope it never goes away. :)
posted by
AmandaS
on Sep 14, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Yes, sleeping kids are great. My problem is getting them to sleep! ;-)
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