Fall fell upon us
The bigs are back in school
You and me
have big things to do
in our pj’s and disheveled hair
pull things out of drawers
off shelves
test the theory of gravity
over and over again
with big grins and thrills of delight
over sound and unexpected consequence
big things
like climb all those stairs
and come back down
five pudgy fingers
clasped tight around one
dance to lullabies
and mama’s favorite rock tunes
cry with you in my arms
as we spin around the room
to love songs
written just for you and me
I get to look into your eyes more
these days
with just us two
see you think
nuances of emotions
wonderment and frustration abound
I get to see you, know you, calm you, help you,
love you
(what a gift
how do I deserve this?)
words forming
in emphatic syllables of garbled sound
increasing in decibels with big body gestures
as I guess
ball? bear? hair? there?
we are figuring out our language
you and me
dancing to rhythms
of this precious life
thankful beyond measure
for the everyday normal
of nothing too special
that exceeds anything
special,
so special.
The world, my God,
is here now.
September 30, 2011
October 4th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I love your poems Heather! This has been our month too. I’ve felt the same about the extra time with my little prince – our lunch dates have been the highlight. I love the words you use to descibe it. Thanks.
October 9th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Thank you for your kind words Lisa. These thirds are pretty special aren’t they?
September 30th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
“The world, my God,
Is here now.”
I love this reminder to revel in the magic of these simple moments we get every single day!
October 9th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Every day, my love
September 30th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
i love this, thanks for sharing and helping me to pause and realize and remember the glorious in the every day normal….i’ve missed your blogging! you are always an inspiration.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Amanda, thank you so much! I have missed blogging too and now that our family is getting into a good fall rhythm I hope to give more time to it. I so appreciate you taking the time to send along your words of encouragement!