Artistic Maternal Funk

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Monday, February 4, 2013

Gabriella my niece, out of the blue - asked me on Saturday 'Aunty Tarry why is God so famous?' I answered as best I could with the first thing that jumped into my mind - "It’s because He loves us so much" I said - to which she replied "BUT EVERYBODY LOVES US!?" not understanding the difference, so I said "But no one loves us as much as God loves us" and I believe that settled it in her inquisitive young mind.

Later that night, in our commonly every night bedtime routine, I put Caleb in bed & after saying a short and sweet little good night prayer - I ask him "Who loves you?" he thinks for a moment and responds by saying "EVERYBODY LOVES ME"... & I smile and kiss him goodnight.

The naivety in this 6 & 3 year old mind's is endearing! Their innocence in believing that "Everybody loves them" warms my heart, I probably believed that Everybody loved me too at that age, but I only hope and pray - that this "TRUTH" of their's will last a lifetime - that they both walk through life not only believing and knowing that there is something special and wonderful and unique about them that not only needs but deserves to be "LOVED" by everybody and that they never ever settle for anything less!

May you always be LOVED - Gabriella & Caleb - and by EVERYBODY.

My babies...

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Dear David, Caleb & Christian - my beloved husband & my boys...♥

Sometimes I think that we waste our words, we waste our moments and we don’t take the time to say the things that are in our hearts when we have the chance.

So Let me say...

And I've HAVE the 3 of YOU and I

guys very, very MUCH!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

TOP 5 Things I absolutely ADORE about my kids...

1. They wake up happy! Every day! Without fail! – And that smile when they open their eyes and see your face – it’s just Priceless! Definitely a habit worth mirroring!

2. They dance! At the sound of any kind of music, anywhere we are – even if it’s just the ringtone on my phone or the music from 7de Laan – they wiggle that little 3 year old & 9 month old booties like there’s no tomorrow – out of tune & with a smile on their faces! It’s hilarious & adorable.

3. They forgive ME – for every mistake, always! They forgive me for losing it sometimes, they forgive me for forgetting to change their diaper, for dragging them with me to the mall when they overtired – for secretly stealing the sweets from their party packs – they forgive me, right then & there – no grudges, no blame.

4. They so random & unpredictable sometimes – I absolutely adore the unexpected extended hug when I get home from work from Caleb or the random “I love you” when I’m giving him a bath – even the unexpected smack or even waking up to Christian biting my chin! My kiddos never cease to amaze me.

5. They make me feel needed & valued & beautiful! They never point out that I've got morning breath and refuse to kiss me good morning, instead I get an endless supply of spitty kisses at my request – They never tell me my hair’s a mess & I Iook terrible and refuse to go out in public with me – Christian’s at his happiest propped on my hip and Caleb holding my hand. No matter the problem or the hurt – I can hug & kiss ANYTHING better! They trust me – blindly, completely & without question – they believe everything I say, and do & go wherever they told. They never tell me I’m boring, they happy just staying home with mommy, following me everywhere I go, and always staying close whether I’m washing dishes or mopping the floor, they always right there… ♥

Monday, January 21, 2013

One of my favorite poems of all time...

Phenomenal Women

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size

But when I start to tell them,

They think I'm telling lies.

I say,

It's in the reach of my arms

The span of my hips,

The stride of my step,

The curl of my lips.

I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me.

I walk into a room

Just as cool as you please,

And to a man,

The fellows stand or

Fall down on their knees.

Then they swarm around me,

A hive of honey bees.

I say,

It's the fire in my eyes,

And the flash of my teeth,

The swing in my waist,

And the joy in my feet.

I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me.

Men themselves have wondered

What they see in me.

They try so much

But they can't touch

My inner mystery.

When I try to show them

They say they still can't see.

I say,

It's in the arch of my back,

The sun of my smile,

The ride of my breasts,

The grace of my style.

I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me.

Now you understand

Just why my head's not bowed.

I don't shout or jump about

Or have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing

It ought to make you proud.

I say,

It's in the click of my heels,

The bend of my hair,

the palm of my hand,

The need of my care,

'Cause I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me.

Maya Angelou