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Monday, December 5, 2011

Pressing Pause

Thursday morning rain lulls us all to sleep later than normal, snuggled under comforters and burrowed into pillows.
  
Preschool beckons, so we finally creep into action, dressing and eating and remembering water bottles and lunches and homemade play-doh.

I kiss her palm, and she tucks it into her backpack; he reaches up: "Care-Me".

Precious moments that stop my heart then get lost in the rush of the morning.

Sighing as she and Ryan walk out the door, I snuggle Dylan close, wishing I could stop time for just a moment to imprint their today-ness on my memory.

Thanks to Alison and Galit, I took some time to capture some little things about them.  Today. 

Because tomorrow may not look the same, but I know it will be just as lovely.


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49 comments:

  1. Alison@Mama Wants ThisDecember 5, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Aw, sweetness!! 

    I think this is a really good thing to do with our kids monthly - like a scrapbook of memories, capturing their here and now. 

    Thank you for linking up, Angela!

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  2. Galit BreenDecember 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh my, *swoon*- your words, your photos, the colors you chose - all sob-n-sniffle swoon-worthy! 

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  3. Nancy CDecember 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    So important to remember that these moments are so fleeting and holy.

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  4. Nicole MorganDecember 5, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    great shots of their 'todayness' ...
    and the songs, lovely!

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  5. Jdaniel4smomDecember 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What wonderful pictures! What cuties!

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  6. Kristin AlexanderDecember 5, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    "I kiss her palm, and she tucks it into her backpack." That one line melted me. And your last sentence made me tear up. Whether it's because it's so, so true or because I'm just feeling generally weepy and nostalgic in the wake of my own daughter's 2nd birthday, I have no idea. 

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  7. dosweatthesmallstuffDecember 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    "Because tomorrow may not look the same, but I know it will be just as lovely."  Oh, how true are those words, Angela!  So many precious moments, not enough time to capture them all, it often feels like.  Love the little scribbles you've written for Abbey and Dylan...

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  8. Andrea @ The Penny-Roach'sDecember 5, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    So sweet!  And tomorrow will be just as lovely, I love that :)

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  9. KirDecember 5, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Even when tomorrrow looks completely different it's just as sweet isn't it? Those kiddos make me smile every single time, those pictures are precious. I love how you capture those moments for us. xo

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  10. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    That's a great idea.  I'm definitely doing one for each of their birthdays :)

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  11. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks Galit!  I love that you and Alison put this together!

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  12. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    That's a gorgeous way to put it!  I can't believe how quickly it flies.

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  13. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Those are our go-to bedtime songs (well, not the Halo/Walking on Sunshine, but the rest of them!)

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  14. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Thank you so very much :)

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  15. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    There's a book about that, but it's my favorite thing.  I love that she tucks it away and doesn't just "hold" it.  Like it's real.  Because I wish I COULD make it real for her to carry all day :)

    D turns 2 next month.  I am astounded :(

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  16. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Thanks Sweaty!  I always try to find something redeeming, even in the craziness of the bad days!

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  17. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Thank you :)  There's always something lovely to hold onto, every day :)

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  18. AngelaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Thank you!  I loved J & G and the Christmas tree.  It's the perfect example of the Christmas spirit.  Peace & wonder. 

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  19. Greta @gfunkifiedDecember 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh my word, they are so sweet. Those blond curls? Swoon!

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  20. jlweinbergDecember 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    That is a great idea, and they are so very adorable! Love it!

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  21. KrishannDecember 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    This is so darling and the perfect way to capture moments. Love it and you are right tomorrow might not look the same. You're children are precious!

    Also your post for JBE was just beautiful. It spoke to the hopeless romantic in me :)

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  22. Tatter ScoopsDecember 5, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Beautiful moments captured of your beautiful children. 

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  23. KimberlyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    So sweet!

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  24. jessicaDecember 6, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    So beautifully captured Ang.

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  25. LizDecember 6, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I happen to find Abbey's song choice to be a stellar one. ;-)

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  26. Katie EDecember 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    They are both so cute - I love the pictures (and words) you chose.

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  27. KellyDecember 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I love your title....because it is so important to hit that "pause" whenever we can!!

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  28. JessicaDecember 6, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    They are both so sweet. Love all your captions. 

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  29. JuliecgardnerDecember 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    The last line of your sweet post reminds me (so much) of something I've said throughout the more than fourteen years I've been a mother:

    (Are you ready? Here it is.)

    "THIS is my favorite stage. No really. I know I've said it before, but now I mean it. THIS is the best one."

    Yes. 

    Every single stage has bee the best. In my heart. In that moment. 
    Never the same and always as lovely.

    Indeed.

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  30. JackieDecember 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Our kids are about the same age, and so I found myself nodding along with each word. Love it!

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  31. Elaine A.December 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Love Abbey's "mash up" - ha!  And your photos and words... so precious! 

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  32. Missy | The Literal MomDecember 6, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    So sweet.  I love your songs for them!  Baby mine is one of my favorite songs there is.

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  33. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Oh me, too.  I love the one in Beaches :)  That's D's special bedtime song.

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  34. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    She is obsessed. obsessed. obsessed. with the first Glee soundtrack.

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  35. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, I'm glad you liked it and could relate to a lot of it.

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  36. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you!  I keep saying I'm going to cut them, because it's getting so long in the front.  But I can't!

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  37. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks to Galit & Alison for the idea :)  I loved doing it.

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  38. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  39. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    And so fun to do!

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  40. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Thanks Jessica!  I should pull them out when they are tearing my house apart around 5:00 each day...

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  41. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    The Glee one?  I have now heard that song more than any other song I've ever heard, I think.  "Mommy, let's hear Halo!" over. and. over.

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  42. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  43. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I think so, too.  I can't imagine how quickly it starts to fly when they're busy all the time.

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  44. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you!  They are funny, that's for sure :)

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  45. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I say that, too!  Each stage is such a gift (and a challenge at times, but mostly a gift.)  They are so wonderfully fun and amaze me more and more as they grow.

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  46. Mrs. WeberDecember 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I love your words for each of them...so precious. I esp love that "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is mentioned for Abbey. That's my daughter and I's song (well, mine for her at least). And Dylan - I feel him on cheese and bananas - two of my fave food groups ;)

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  47. AngelaDecember 7, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    :)  I love that song.  That's the big gun.  You are My Sunshine is our go-to, but SOTR is what I sing when she's really needing a special boost.

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  48. Christine SiracusaDecember 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I would love to see some of Abbey's lists and notes. And just seeing the words 'baby mine' makes me teary. Kids are awesome.

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  49. Amanda AustinDecember 8, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This is me every single night..just praying that I remember how my baby feels in my arms when I rock him to sleep. such beautiful pictures and great words you choose for them!

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