wonder and light
- At December 11, 2009
- By Lotus, aka Sarcastic Mom
- In Happiness, Love, My Son, Parenting, Poetry
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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.
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talina
Beautiful! And now I totally get it, this is our first holiday as parents. Let the magic begin.
.-= talina´s last blog ..Holdiay shopping and relections on my most surprising gift ever… =-.
Maria
Awww. I love mine no matter how utterly naughty he is lately too.
.-= Maria´s last blog ..Darcy =-.
Michelle
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!
lceel
Beautiful, Lotus. Braden is a treasure. So is his Mom.
.-= lceel´s last blog ..Hope for what it could be like =-.
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Kellee
Beautiful words and beautiful bokeh-licious pictures. You’re all determined to make my uterus ache today.
.-= Kellee´s last blog ..WTF Friday: High Heels on Wheels =-.
Gabriel
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!
.-= Gabriel´s last blog ..Embarrassing moments – #08 =-.
Neil
That was really nice. You always surprise me here.
.-= Neil´s last blog ..The Dread Crew and Skype Calls =-.
Evan
Nice piece! Kudos!