Apparently…
by Kym on April 20, 2008
…I look lovely today.
I walked into the bedroom this morning where Emma was snuggled up in Neil’s voluminous fuzzy blue robe watching cartoons. She looked up at me and smiled. I cuddled her up, and she turned to look at me again, touching my cheek lightly.
“You look lovely, Mommy!”, she exclaimed.
I think I’ll straighten my hair more often. Much as I hate the bother of it all, it seems to have a positive side effect on my self-esteem.
I’ve so much more on my mind lately than simple, sweet posts about the cuteness that is my eldest daughter. I’m caught up in a state of flux right now. I feel myself to be on the cusp of change, and I’m excited, optimistic, and terrified.
I have so much to say about Dedee’s visit here this past week, the bittersweetness that it was. But I’m feeling a little too sad to tackle that right now. My mind is churning and chaotic, and I suppose I need to take a few deep breaths before I can put it properly into words.
In the meantime I look lovely. And I’m feeling pretty darn happy.
I’m also feeling grateful for every past moment of misery which throws that happiness into such sharp relief. The contrast brings such an increase of joy. I feel truly blessed today.
25 comments
first! :)
I agree with Emma, you do look lovely . . . though a bit wistful/sad . . . understandable ’cause your bestest friend just left . . .
*HUGS*
here’s to more lovely days for you . . . I hope one day I’ll be there too :)
by katestitching on April 20, 2008 at 5:08 pm. #
I love that shot of you. You ARE lovely.
by Summer on April 20, 2008 at 6:00 pm. #
ooh, your hair is cute straight.
by The MomBabe on April 20, 2008 at 7:54 pm. #
Lovely indeed! Always trust your kids… well, almost always ;)
Sounds like you had a good time with Deedee… it’s so hard to say good bye to friends! It sounds like you’re in a really good place right now and I’m happy for you!
by Melissa on April 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm. #
Well I can inly see the picture on your sidebar but you always look lovely in that. And your skin is amazing. Yay for exciting and mystery things. Tell us more when you can sweetie. :D
by Jo Beaufoix on April 20, 2008 at 10:43 pm. #
Nice. And lovely. You are nice and lovely. Yup. That about says it all.
by Carolyn on April 20, 2008 at 10:59 pm. #
I love a good compliment from a kid. They are honest.
(I’ll have to let you know the color of the paint…Greg is the Master Painter around here.)
Hope your week is off to a good start.
by Lisa Milton on April 20, 2008 at 11:21 pm. #
paul’s sister just left after spending a long weekend with us and i am feeling that same bittersweetness that comes with loved ones coming and leaving. i am glad you are feeling lovely today!
by aubrey on April 20, 2008 at 11:58 pm. #
Yay! A fellow food neophobe! It’s been so lonely over here, picking through my food, nobody understanding (my husband ate live squid once…which illustrates the guy will eat anything.)
Also agree with previous comments: the picture of you is lovely. But I don’t know what you look like with curly hair so I’ll reserve my final opinion for later.
by Crystal Liechty on April 21, 2008 at 4:24 am. #
What a great day indeed. Glad you feel blessed. Thats where its at Kim.
by Jan on April 21, 2008 at 5:47 am. #
One of the best parts of motherhood is being beautiful all the time in several pairs of eyes. So sweet.
I can’t wait to hear about your visit!
by Luisa Perkins on April 21, 2008 at 1:14 pm. #
There is nothing better than getting a sweet compliment from your kids. And I love the straight hair. And happiness – always good :>
by Sue on April 21, 2008 at 2:23 pm. #
And I’m missing you like crazy!!
by Dedee on April 21, 2008 at 3:14 pm. #
i’m going to let you in on a little secret…you always look lovely! ;-)
*hugs*
by monkeysandmarbles on April 21, 2008 at 4:27 pm. #
What a sweet thing for her to say. :) I wish I could get something like that out of my little 4-year-old. (hee hee)
Sorry about all the misery moments. :( Though, like you said, they do have a way of making the more pleasant moments all the more pleasant, no matter how trite.
by Magirk on April 21, 2008 at 6:26 pm. #
You ARE lovely! In every way. That Emma girl is one smart cookie!
by Julie Wright on April 21, 2008 at 6:28 pm. #
Hi Kim! Love your blogging, like always.
by Elaine on April 21, 2008 at 7:16 pm. #
You ARE truly blessed.
by david mcmahon on April 21, 2008 at 7:59 pm. #
so if i say “kim, you are really stinking today.” but then i check back in a few hours and go “wait, now? you smell lovelier than a whole bed of roses that has been specifically grown to create the latest perfume that charlize theron is creating – they’re going to call it “i can’t believe it’s not kymburlee”, available next year some time.” you would really really love it because of the contrast. would you feel blessed by *my* two statements? i suppose the later statement really doesn’t do much for you if i *didn’t* first tell you that you stink.
by the way, you don’t stink. but later, i suspect you will still smell good.
not that i have ever thought about smelling you. that’s just weird.
by holly on April 21, 2008 at 10:00 pm. #
unfortunately for me, i don’t get to see you often (or ever), but when i picture you in my head you always look lovely. people i like have this way of showing up in my head with perfectly coifed hair, glistening smiles, and a faint blush gracing their cheekbones. :)
by Nic on April 21, 2008 at 10:33 pm. #
“on the cusp of change”
I love that. I know exactly what you mean. I was on that cusp, and now in the middle of the change.
Your hair does look lovely straight!
by Rebecca on April 21, 2008 at 10:37 pm. #
Lovely indeed!
by An Ordinary Mom on April 22, 2008 at 12:07 am. #
And so you should… There is no greater compliment than that received from our own children. And I feel blessed that I have found you – via David!
Best wishes,
Crystal Jigsaw
by Crystal Jigsaw on April 22, 2008 at 9:16 am. #
Great post. Good luck in your journey to better health!
by cyndy on April 23, 2008 at 1:54 am. #
No picture?
But then, I think all your pictures are lovely.
by Tristi Pinkston on April 23, 2008 at 7:35 am. #