i took this photo a couple weeks ago. it was right after a good twenty minutes (though it felt like 3 hours) of both of girls crying inconsolably, each of them needing me for different reasons, each doing their best to outcry the other and even more upset if my attention went to one over the other. in these heightened moments when both of their needs are being unmet i never know what to do and i usually just allow them to cry openly while holding them, sometimes singing softly, sometimes trying to just breathe deeply to keep my own sanity intact. sometimes it works. othertimes i need to put myself in a time-out.
after the release comes the rest. loud cries eventually led to soft whimpers and we all slept together for a couple hours, waking up, smiling and ready to get back to life.
it seems to be the same story here. the camera on my iPhone is not working and is not fixable according to the fine folks at apple. i don't want to purchase another iPhone until the next version comes out. at first i was having some very big feelings about it -- how would i take daily photos? how will i get my instagram fix? how will i post daily photos here? omg omg omg! but in the couple weeks since it's been broken, i am now able to just rest.
it's a good time for a break. this will be the last post until i announce my new home.
if you are having some big feelings over something, i offer you sound hope that the time for sweet rest will soon come.
you . make . smile.
thanks you for sending a little hope
that there is a reason "rest" has been
speaking to me.
Posted by: kelly | August 30, 2011 at 02:49 PM
This photo is breathtaking!! I can just feel the love that only a mother can give!! You're amazing!! Believe in yourself!!!
Posted by: Kelly Mugford | August 31, 2011 at 09:49 AM
With my own internet gone for several weeks, I know this feeling of "instagram fixes" and such. But, like you, felt good as time wore on with out distractions. More time to rest. I've been feeling like creating a new web home as well. It seems you and I are both on path of resting in our nest/coccoon before the next transformation. Love to you, sweet friend. XO
Posted by: Tiffany | September 05, 2011 at 01:27 PM
can't wait to hear on your new home and crying it out until we're exhausted is sometimes the remedy we need...good work, mama!
xo
Posted by: Michelle Shopped | September 12, 2011 at 06:54 AM
such a beautiful picture. poor little lambs. <3
good luck in your new home!!! i can't wait to see it. :)
Posted by: Brittany | September 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM