Sometimes you don't have to hide it when you cry.

I read a poem the other day that made me cry.

http://taylormali.com/index.cfm?webid=31

I don't know if the reason I cried was because I'm hormonal (pregnancy will do that to you), or just because it was such a beautiful and moving poem.

Either way, I tried to stem the tears as quickly as possible because I didn't want Eme to get upset. Little did I know just how strong my baby is...

She saw me when I still had a few tiny tears leaking from the corners of my eyes and said, "Why crying, mama?"

I said, "Mommy's just a little bit sad today, sweet pea."

She grabbed my hand and said "It be okay, mama."

I almost cried again, but instead I laughed. She's fantastic.


[If you want to find more by Taylor Mali, the same teacher/poet who wrote the one linked above, check out taylormali.com. I don't know the guy, but I do love his poetry. My favorite is one that you may have already heard, but if not it's worth checking out: "What Teachers Make" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuBmSbiVXo0]

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Parenting "Thought of the Day" #5

I love hearing things I've said come out of Eme's mouth because they sound so funny coming from someone so small.

Today, after seeing her give a big yawn, I asked "are you tired, baby?" She said "wong day." And then sighed.

She was right, it was a long day for both of us. But it was suddenly also a very funny day. I laughed, she laughed... a very funny, long day.

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