Thursday, March 29, 2012

Timing

Last time we went to town to run errands I pushed the girls by an hour too far over their threshold of happiness.  Marguerite was screaming and wailing from the shopping cart and repeatedly head butting the metal handle.  I picked up the pace through the grocery store aisles and worked up a stress and hustle related lather.

Genevieve caught my eye from the heap of groceries surrounding her and said, "Mom.  You're going too fast.  Sister just needs to nurse.  Let's find the furniture area."  Brilliant!  I slalomed my way through the crowd, found a comfy couch and settled in while Genevieve tested out the frilly pink bed display nearby.  Smarter not harder.  Thanks G.

In that same mad dash shopping excursion G talked me in to this impulse buy.  I certainly did second guess my purchase when I got home, but now I sort of love them:



It's pouring rain.  A makeover kind of morning:






Then to the grocery store again after lunch with hopefully smoother sailing.

4 comments:

  1. As a dedicated breastfeeding mom and La Leche League Leader, I ADORE this section. Wise G!

    Genevieve caught my eye from the heap of groceries surrounding her and said, "Mom. You're going too fast. Sister just needs to nurse. Let's find the furniture area." Brilliant! I slalomed my way through the crowd, found a comfy couch and settled in while Genevieve tested out the frilly pink bed display nearby. Smarter not harder. Thanks G.
    Thank you for sharing your advice and awareness of the mothering we all do!

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    1. I've thought of you often during my breastfeeding years, Shasta. If you hadn't suggested I read the womanly art of breastfeeding I don't know what would have happened to me! In so many ways I wish we were still next door neighbors!

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  2. Andrea, I'm so enjoying your blog! When I see a new posting in my email I zoom in to open it first, it's like a good drug. I know it will quickly bring a smile to my face: of recognition, sympathy, gladness... sometimes all three; and probably make me laugh out loud as well.

    I just read about your Easter egg adventures and am now gearing up for my own. Your gardening has inspired me too. I really admire what you're doing with your life - and your blog. Keep it coming, please! Now I don't have to miss you quite as much! Your friend,
    Aimee

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    1. Aimee! So good to hear from you. I miss you oodles and hope to see you and yours soon. Everson and Edison seem like hundreds of miles apart somehow.

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