it’s in every wide-eyed stare
that seems to light up
his whole face
while softening mine
it’s in the way he views lights
sweetly breathing the word,
“wowwwwwww”
my heart stops for a moment
it’s in the excited, rising
pitch in his voice as he says
“Santa” and “Cwissmas”
that puts a twinkle in my eyes
it’s in his sincere concern
when he asks me with
worry stitched across his face
“Am naughty, Santa bwing no pwesents?”
i have to stifle a laugh
it’s in the mirth with which he replies
“That’s wight! If I good, Santa bwings
pwesents! on CWISSMASSSS!”
when i remind him there’s still
hope
i love him no matter how naughty he is
it’s in the way i can feel the joy
as he does because he
reminds me how to
i have a reason to let go and smile
he runs the years back
on my rusty clock
just by being himself
the ultimate gift in life
he is wonder and light
and i am grateful.




















#1 by talina on December 11, 2009 - 1:08 AM
Beautiful! And now I totally get it, this is our first holiday as parents. Let the magic begin.
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#2 by Maria on December 11, 2009 - 1:24 AM
Awww. I love mine no matter how utterly naughty he is lately too.
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#3 by Michelle on December 11, 2009 - 4:19 AM
It is beautiful, seeing Christmas through our children’s eyes. Even though I may want to go bury my treasures in the backyard, there is still hope for them!
#4 by lceel on December 11, 2009 - 9:22 AM
Beautiful, Lotus. Braden is a treasure. So is his Mom.
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#5 by Kellee on December 11, 2009 - 8:18 PM
Beautiful words and beautiful bokeh-licious pictures. You’re all determined to make my uterus ache today.
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#6 by Gabriel on December 11, 2009 - 10:30 PM
How can one not be grateful when you have a piece of sunshine like Braden for a son?
My best wishes of a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one of the families I like the most, though I might not ever get to meet!
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#7 by Neil on December 11, 2009 - 11:17 PM
That was really nice. You always surprise me here.
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#8 by Evan on December 16, 2009 - 11:39 AM
Nice piece! Kudos!