Comments on: An ordinary Saturday

By: Terresa Wellborn

Terresa Wellborn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:56:18 +0000

The last few sentences are magic.

I enjoyed your recounting of the day with your children, and wondering where the real mommy is (many days, I wonder the same).

There is so much quiet beauty in our days. For me, it is watching my grandma let go of life, one breath at a time. She had visitors all day yesterday, spirits young and old that we could not see but she talked with them plenty.

I am amazed at the wonder and beauty of life, and how it folds in on itself in the end, looping, drawing us back to a new beginning.

By: Ambrosia

Ambrosia — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:24:07 +0000

I read, and re-read, this post. The magical moments between your two children and the wonderful way you captured the beauty in that moment, drew me in on so many levels.

It is so easy to forget those precious moments. Those moments that make you giggle, laugh, and cry. Those moments that remind you of why you became a mother.

But, Lindsey, you now have this moment forever etched in your memory.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:14:21 +0000

Miracles. What you write about. Why you are here. THAT you are here.

I hear all of it, Lindsey. And I understand. To find the sweet spot in all the sadness or stillness or chaos, in the ordinary, in the vague, in the day-to-day-to-day, it is not so easy. I myself am having trouble not recognizing it lately, but remembering it later.

Thank you for reminding me to start writing it down so I can start remembering.

By: TheKitchenWitch

TheKitchenWitch — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:50:03 +0000

Terrific post! You are a very good mama, taking your kids to get “culture-fied!”

As for your 2 clean shelves…Yahoo!!!! I am not as motivated; my goal for January is to clean out one drawer or cluttered area a day. And I know I’m going to do the piddly stuff first and on January 31st be faced with my Nemesis: my closet. Good for you!

By: Nancy Jane Smith

Nancy Jane Smith — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:53:19 +0000

What a magically beautiful post. You eloquently describe the beautiful joy in every day if only we pay attention. I love the story about the laughter and your coatless children–too cool! Thanks for sharing!

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:50:14 +0000

It’s amazing that when you really stop to notice all the little things that happen in your day, what a big memory they can become. I loved reading about your small (and cold) moments. Sounded like a wonderful day for all of you!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:16:48 +0000

Congrats on your empty shelves. I am emptying some today here in my home – I hope!

I also love, love, love your song references. I found myself singing quietly all yesterday afternoon as I was in and out of antique stores with two girlfriends. But your songs were perfect for your day!!!!

And trust me, the only reason anyone would look at you strangely yesterday to have kid without coats on is because of their size. Once they become teens, not wearing a coat is cool.

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:54:09 +0000

I can totally relate to “when the real mother is coming home” because I have moments when I think: “wow, who taught her that?”…

Nice writing, I like it!

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecurities

Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecurities — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:23:48 +0000

Everyday life is indeed laced with miracles. Stunning and sweet post.

(And congrats on your two empty shelves. Want to come here and attack our clutter? Pretty please?)

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:30:42 +0000

Alright, first of all… something was wrong w/ my reader and I haven’t seen any of your posts since mid December… I’m so so sorry! And here I thought you were taking a break, and I missed your posts… come to find out my silly reader… ugh!

Anyway, the ordinary days are sometimes the best. Our ordinary days are our lives, after all Which are pretty sweet.