Today is a very special day...
today is the birthday of my littlest...
my son...
my little guy...
my constant companion...
who is completely pampered and loved on my his 3 big sisters...
he has it so good!!
After celebrating for the past two months his sisters birthdays...
it's finally his!!!
{Country Living }
We've been celebrating all week
because really birthdays should be celebrated more than one day...
this morning was cake making day!
All he wanted to do was frost his own cake and have his Lego friends climb all over it!!!
It was PerFection!!!
Watching his little hand swirl the frosting...
scooping it onto his plastic knife...
licking a finger or two
I sat
I watched
I marveled!
I soaked it all up....the Joy he was having frosting HIS CaKe!!!
As we were in full party prep modethe phone rang...
caller ID announced my girls school calling
As I went to answer the phone thoughts of...
why are they calling...
they all left for school feeling great
recalling last nights events of the Talent Show
their performances
their accomplishments!
Wondering what it could be
was quickly shattered
with
"Please don't panic...
this is Mrs. B. the school nurse
I have "G" {my 7 year old}
in my office
and her arm is definitely broken.....
Do you want us to call the ambulance or do you want to transport her to the Emergency room....
with words of
I'm on my way flying out my mouth
I grabbed my birthday boy
keys
purse
and flew out the door...
with a racing heart
speed dialed my emergency support friend who is always there when needed
what would we do without our go to friends
who pick up the phone and come when you call
to help gather my other girls from school
I dashed to their school
ran into the school office
see my daughter stretched out on the medical table
it took one look for me to know
the untrained medical professional that I am told me what they said...
it's broken...
it's not shaped the way an arm should be shaped
I wanted to gasp out load
I wanted to cry
but somewhere with in me I pulled it together for my daughter
for my son who had the same stricken look on his face
I gathered her up
placed her into the car
and made it one block down to the Hospital
tonight we are homewe opened presents
we ate my birthday boy's perfect cake
trying desperately to make a little girl comfortable
she's been wrapped,
we have to till morning
to head to the Orthopedics office to take more x-rays and hopefully cast her very broken arm.
Tonight I hover over my chickadees
I sit by her side
I whisper happy birthday to a sleeping boy's ear
I wait to see the sun
when I worry I plan
I've made big promises for a weekend of cakes
balloons,
more party hats!
motherhood...
from cake baking to emergency room visits
to cake eating
present wrapping
pillow propping
medicine giving
holding a crying child
feeling their pain
celebrating their joy
standing on the sidelines and cheering their accomplishments
lots and lots of praying
motherhood
it's what we do.
xo,
28 comments:
My heart breaks for your little one!! I hope she feels better soon...
this is my first visit to your beautiful blog. You have such an easy way about your writing. I have enjoyed my visit and will be back.
I hear you girl! Your life sounds just like ours! I enjoyed hearing about your sweet little boy. We have two girls here. I keep telling my husband we need a baby boy! haha... so sweet. I'll say a little prayer for your little "G"... bless her heart. I hope it all goes okay for her. Hang in there!
YES. This is the stuff that life and memories are made of ~ the highs and the lows. Sounds like your day was the full circle from joy to sadness to joy, again. Hope your G has a nice recovery and Happy Birthday to your little man! xx P&H
very sweet. I hope your daughter feels better and that arm heals quickly! and happy birthday week to your little boy! Enjoy your weekend!
~Kiri
yep, thats what we do. motherhood. isn't it wonderful. honestly, its the best.
happy birthday to your sweet lil' guy.
and xo's to your girlie. hope she gets some sleep tonight.
:O)
couldn't have been said better about motherhood....Happy birthday to your sweet one and hope your night is well with your daughter until she is taken cast and ready to go with some love from you:)
And yes wonderful friends too:)
So sorry to hear this . . Happy B-Day to your little guy. Motherhood is an adventure . . Mothers are amazing, we were created that way, to deal with the impossible and still be able to remain calm and loving. Pat yourself on the back Mama! Blessings sent your way . . Sandy:O)
Hope your baby boy has a great birthday and I hope that your kisses and lovins comfort your girlie!
Michelle
that blog post had me on pins and needles like Grey's Anatomy did last night!!! :)
You're right...all of that AND MORE....is what we do cause we're mothers.
no greater job on earth...
you're a great mama. Have a wonderful weekend....take pictures!!
motherhood is full of surprises.
so sorry to hear about g's arm...i hope that she has a very speedy recovery. i broke mine this winter...i can relate. when i got my cast~ we decorated it with sparkles and rub-ons. there is something to look forward to.
happy b-day to your little guy.
chasity
tears............
you are a good mama lulu
you just are
xo
So sad for your little girl.. and you! But wishing your little man a very happy birthday!
WOW, what a beautiful day you had! The full gammoth of motherhood! ( not like your little sugars broken arm is a beautiful thing) You are so right! You sounded like you handled it all perfectly!
Little G will be fine! Lego boy is adorable with his legos! I saw that pic and thought of my son who would have done the same exact thing a few years earlier! We have tons of little lego guys!
Be strong! Be fun and light and sqweeeeze those little guys for me! So adorable!
You are a fab mom!
Trina
www.mommeville.com (blog)
I should have known from the title that this post would make me cry. I hope your daughter is not in pain and your son has an amazing party! ;)
Oh Dear..................hope all is settled down and you have a fun weekend ahead! Enjoy!
Oh Lulu,
My heart leapt....then melted.....
I hope your little girl is comfortable and has a really cool cast.... and I hope your little man has the most wonderful celebration. Sending YOU a great big hug... because that's what us moms need the most!!
xx
Awwww...poor little thing! I hope she doesn't hurt too much longer...that's a bummer! Happy birthday to your little one too...I remember talking to you after you had him....you are so blessed! Extra hugs Lu...your friend, Maria
ohh no! what an exhausting day for you all.
hope she is feeling a little less uncomfortable & hope special boy enjoyed his wonderfully perfectly iced cake & birthday cuddles.
ohh sweetie, I hope you have an uneventful week ahead of you.
♥
Oh, goodness.... happy birthday to you little guy, and sending good thoughts for a quick and painless recovery for your daughter. That phone call is never fun to receive. Know you handled it with aplomb!
i hope she is ok....those calls from school always make my heart drop. happy birthday to your little one. take care, hugs, susan
Ahhhh....hope your daughter is coping ok..so sad. Hugs.
happy happy birthday to your sweet boy! and well wishes for your little girl! ouch!!! and peace for mommy! xoxo
感謝您費心的分享您的生活!讓我也感同身受!.........................
What a sweet tribute to all that makes us mothers!
It's so true...I can't tell you how many times on Mother's Day, Father's Day, even Christmas Eve that we have been in the ER with one of my little ones. It's all part of being a good mom, being able to handle it all...right in the middle of celebrating...having to deal with life and it's ups and downs. You are a good mom. :)
I hope her arm gets better real soon.
xo,
Adrienne
Whew -- oh my -- what a day!! Hope your little girl is feeling better and she's rockin a really cool cast and that your little guy has a fabulous birthday week of celebrations!
Janet
Just wanted to say how much I really enjoy reading your blog. You say everything so eloquently...especially about motherhood and kids. Reading this post gives me a little more motivation to start my day and embrace and handle whatever motherhood throws at me today. Thank you.
No doubt about it...once you become a mother there is never a dull moment...even when your babies are almost 20 and 24.
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