Chasing Motherhood
I've spent some time today looking through recent photographs, caught up in my feelings about Mothers Day.
This one, of Daughter and The Boy, struck me as a poignant moment in the life of a young mother.
How often does a small child call out "Mommy, mommy, chase me!" So we do.
And in that joy, in that innocence and visceral delight, the bonds of love grow stronger.
"Mommy, chase me!"
"Please help me chase my hopes, my dreams, my self-confidence, my comfort, my spiritual center, my place in the world." And oh, yes, we do. With all our hearts, we do.
And in the doing, WE grow stronger. Then oh-so suddenly, as they develop strength and confidence, they begin to turn around and chase us with the same fervor. And the joy is still palpable every time.
So maybe we should celebrate today by "chasing" our babies, big and small, for a moment longer. Whether they ask for it or not. And go ahead and feel free to BE chased a little, as well!
It's the circle of life.
Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
Awe great post. Happy Mother's Day to you my friend.
Posted by: Aleida Franklin | May 11, 2008 at 05:58 PM
awww...
i love this picture!!
will you be my mommy??
Posted by: Biddy | May 11, 2008 at 09:10 PM
What a sweet post! Hope you had a splendid Mother's Day!
Posted by: Kandace | May 12, 2008 at 02:32 PM
What a beautiful post Debbie. *sniff*sniff*
Happy Mom's Day to you sweet lady.
Posted by: Jen | May 12, 2008 at 03:08 PM
What a beautiful post Debbie. *sniff*sniff*
Happy Mom's Day to you sweet lady.
Posted by: Jen | May 12, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Love this post!!! You certainly have a way with words. Thanks for making my day more beautiful!
Denise
Posted by: Denise | May 13, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Bossy never did too much chasing because she was worried it would cause her young children to trip and fall. It's no fun having Woody Allen as a mom.
Posted by: BOSSY | May 17, 2008 at 08:06 AM