Daily Dose of Mama: Spring

Monday, May 10, 2010

Spring

Spring is often associated with rebirth or new beginnings. Although neither of those really apply, this Spring feels like a new beginning to us. Little Bug is a different child this year and, for the first time, is really able to explore and interact with everything Spring has to offer him.

Spring is always a favorite season of mine (even in the fickle Midwest), but this particular season in our lives is one of the most beautiful I can ever remember. Everything is seen through new eyes, and it's soft and fragrant and lovely. Watching my son's world finally open for him, flower by flower, pine cone by pine cone, raindrop by raindrop, smell by smell, has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.

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ChristineMay 10, 2010 at 12:09 PM
That's beautiful, Cori. I'm glad that this season of your lives is so wonderful!
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AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 2:24 PM
I love this post. I've always loved Spring but it is even better looking at it through the eyes of a young child.
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KaraMay 10, 2010 at 8:55 PM
What a difference seeing things through your child's eyes can be. I'm glad Little Bug is able to enjoy the season with you!
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KristenMay 12, 2010 at 1:45 PM
the sweet moments are so sweet when they take some work to achieve - glad Little Bug is blossoming (gosh, i'm a dork) before your eyes.
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