Comments on: Behind the Scenes: On Messes, Hot Cocoa, and a New Bed

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:11:14 +0000

You will cherish those moments, I know you will. Some will remembered with a smile or laughter and others with a half-grumble or even tears, but really, they’re all precious. I’ll never forget the day I came out of the bathroom and walked into my girl’s room. She had somehow found a pencil and scribbled ALL over her wall. I was all ready to yell…and she looked at me. “Isn’t it so beaufitul, mommy?” And I melted. Maybe the erasing and scrubbing wasn’t so fun, but I still smile so big when I think of her face at that moment. 😉 Many blessings on your adoption journey…you will be a wonderful mama! (((hugs)))

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:44:35 +0000

We are what I like to call “paper pregnant” (adopting) so I have no idea yet what kind of mom I’ll be. Maybe a little of “that” mom but certainly no pudding on the walls! This made me laugh. I hate scrubbing walls. I do hope I remember cherish every single moment, as you have so sweetly reminded all of us. xoxo

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:25:55 +0000

Oh, how fun would that be?! I’m adding that to my list…it would be so fun to have a sweet, (in)RL day with you, friend! (((hugs)))

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:24:26 +0000

So true…memories every day. And I decided we’re going to make a mess tomorrow. I have no idea what kind, but there will be one! Thanks for being here…you are always such a sweet encouragement to me. So grateful for you, friend!

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:22:39 +0000

Thank you for your sweet encouragement…you are always such a blessing, my friend. (((hugs)))

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:19:45 +0000

Oh, what a milestone…happy birthday to her!!! It seems like every stage brings those mixed emotions…I’m slowly learning to embrace each one. Thank you, friend…hugs!

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:18:00 +0000

Oh, the letting go…so hard. And she’s three… Here’s to mess-and-memory making, however it looks…and embracing those moments. Hugs to you, sweet friend!

By: Somer

Somer — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:01:05 +0000

Haha..this had me smiling…we have regular cocoa tea parties..with chocolate puddles encircling the baby tea cups and a trail of chocolate dribble on chins…and lots of sticky all over the table..sound like we are similar…i’m becoming more okay with the messes..enjoying them…as long as i’m not cooped up within the walls for too long…:) wish we could have a cocoa tea party with all our girls together!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:08:49 +0000

I was never really a free spirit messy mom with my kiddos but we did have fun. As I talk to my grown kids it is funny the memories they have that I never thought of as being a big event.
Do treasure each minute, day and stage. There are memories to be had every day.

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:30:41 +0000

Thank you for your sweet words, Satin. I walk some kind of line (not sure exactly where it is!) 😉 between not loving messes and not being super organized. (But I’m not sure there’s a lot of balance, either!) I’m just reminded over and over to make the memories. We can always clean up the messes. Happy Tuesday to you, friend!