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Monday, September 15, 2008

While she's away

Why, hello there. I'm Kristie from Momma K. I'm honored to be a guest poster for Jennie while she's off in Canada visiting her family and no doubt giving her adorable nephew tons of kisses, hugs and all the other things Aunt's do.

I'm so nervous to venture over here and write something because, Jennie? Well, you all know she writes with such passion and grace and you can literally feel her words when you read them. Or at least I can. I cannot even begin to compare our writing styles. Probably because my writing style is called No Style. It's my thing! I invented No Style writing.

Anyway.

While I was stressing over what to write for this post I was also getting ready for the day. I took my kids to a local botanical garden to walk around and enjoy the gorgeous weather we had. It's not 107 outside! I won't melt into a puddle as soon as I step foot outside! I know that hurricane Ike made people leave their homes and tons of people are without power, but I am relishing in the cooler weather over here.

As I was getting ready, my older son was playing with my younger son. Now, I know this is nothing monumental in the slightest, but it's a big deal to me. You see, my kids are 11 and a half years apart. The oldest, Derick, is 13 years old. The youngest, Jackson, is 19 months. Just a small age gap, yes?

When I was pregnant with Jackson I worried that the vast age gap would hinder their relationship. I pictured the oldest kid gallivanting with his teenage friends and ignoring the baby in the family. I cringed when I thought of the little one being hurt because his brother didn't pay any attention to him. I even talked to a lady who happens to work in the same building I work in and she told me she had two kids who were 12 years apart and that they hated each other. Great. I'm setting myself up for kids that hate each other.

This morning I realized that not only do my kids not hate each other, they adore each other. As I was getting ready Derick played hide 'n seek with Jackson. They danced and giggled and played and they were both happy. Watching my two sons laugh together and walk hand in hand makes my heart melt and I fall in love with them more and more. The immense pleasure I get from watching them interact is what makes me day a little easier.

I hope that when Derick discovers girls (Lord help me) and gets his driver's license that he remembers to laugh together with his little brother. My wish is for them is to have each other to lean on and support each other in only the way brothers can. I hope that the unconditional love flows freely between them as it does now. When I'm gone one of these days, I hope that my sons will be as close as they are now. I hope they continue to seek each other with explosive smiles plastered across their faces when they see each other. I pray the silly games never end and that they adore each other as they do now.

Neither of my children were planned babies, but it sure seems like someone had a plan. And it sure is a beautiful plan.

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Katie

Aww, Kristie, what a beautiful picture of your boys! And I love those last two lines...

Posted by: Katie | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Shelly

Gorgeous post. I wish the same thing for my children. Sounds like you are on the right track.

Posted by: Shelly | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM

Maggie

Momma K- They ARE beautiful babies... and part of that reason is the beautiful person you are.

x to the o and a bussssssss bussssssss bussssssss,
Mags

Posted by: Maggie | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 12:32 PM

lindsay

Oof, seeing an older brother play with the lil bro makes my heart melt - I bet the lil bro helps big bro GET girls in a few years.

Posted by: lindsay | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 01:50 PM

Sensibly Sassy

And there is your beautiful writing style that I love! Thanks for making me weepy at work

Posted by: Sensibly Sassy | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 03:31 PM

Elizabeth

I love this. Very cool. And what a great picture!

Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 04:18 PM

Kimberly

My brother and I are 14 years apart and we are super close. He is one of my best friends and the bond that we share is amazing. He just left for college this weekend and I can promise you that you have many, many more moments like this ahead.

Posted by: Kimberly | Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 02:27 PM

Sabrina

That was beautiful!!

Posted by: Sabrina | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Danielle-lee

total.goosebumps! They are adorable in that picture together!
They will be fine. My brother and I are 10 years apart. I ADORE him, always have. It will be just fine. :)

Posted by: Danielle-lee | Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 03:34 PM

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My Very Grand 2012 To-Do List

  • 1. Create a business plan for the 5K I'd like to organize.
    2. Finally buy those investment jeans.
    3. Get brave with a new hair color.
    4. Read all my book club selections.
    5. Make Kyle's baby blanket and book of letters.
    6. Take at least one yoga class a month.
    7. Make a neighborhood friend.
    8. Organize the upstairs work space.
    9. Go to the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum and eat lunch at Cafe Modern.
    10. Write and submit a piece on parenting.
    11. PR in every distance (5K, 10K, half-marathon).
    12. Get a third tattoo.
    13. Throw a baby shower.
    14. Take a trip with Mike, to celebrate our fifth anniversary.
    15. See a therapist.
    16. Update my SS card and passport.
    17. Make a general doctor's appointment.
    18. Go horseback riding.
    19. Decide what to do with my race bibs.
    20. Make these envelopes for thank you cards.
    21. Create and fill up a magical thinking jar.
    22. Paint some mason jars for our kitchen.
    23. Do something with the space above our couch.
    24. Create a nostalgia wall on the wall by our stairs.
    25. Sneak in cans of champagne to a chick flick with friends.
    26. Replace our kitchen counters.
    27. Have a garage sale and donate half the money to our local food bank.
    28. Create an address wreath for our front door.
    29. Paint our front door.
    30. Run at least 250 miles throughout the year.
    31. Find a charity that speaks to me, that I can become a voice for.
    32. Say something out loud every day.
    33. Go back to College Station.
    34. Pose for a boudoir session.
    35. Wear pretty new under things on New Year's Day.
    36. Enjoy Boston cream pie cupcakes.
    37. Host a more organized run at this year's Blathering.
    38. Take a family trip, even if it's just a weekend drive somewhere nearby.
    39. Hold Natalie's baby boy in the hospital.
    40. Create an Activities Advent Calendar for an early month in 2012.
    41. Create my Christmas Plan by November 1st.
    42. Create a media kit for my Lush sites.
    43. Replace our stockings for 2012.
    44. Buy a tree skirt.
    45. Go to kickboxing, at least five times.
    46. Sell 50 shirts through Cherry Jean.
    47. Finish the 6-week boot camp class I've already paid for.
    48. No phone or computer between 6 pm - Kyle's bedtime.
    49. Start marathon prep.
    50. Host a champagne-inspired dinner (champagne risotto, champagne cocktails, etc.)
    51. Do something with our front porch.
    52. Take Kyle on a night out of town, just us two.
    53. Eat at Salsa Fuego, in Fort Worth.
    54. Throw Mike a very rad 35th birthday party.
    55. Re-read To Kill a Mockingbird.
    56. Post on She Likes Purple at least 3x a week.
    57. Play poker.
    58. Volunteer at a race.
    59. Karaoke, at least once!
    60. Regularly work out the month of December.
    61. Write a fictional story (here, on paper, submitted, somehow).
    62. Hit send on a hard email.
    63. Host an outdoor movie night in our yard.
    64. Wear a swimsuit.
    65. Put a new pin in our wall map.
    66. Buy a great pair of impractical heels.
    67. See Beauty & the Beast in a theater, again.
    68. See the Nutcracker, Christmas season 2012.
    69. Run 15 miles, at some point.
    70. Get a new blender and food processor.
    71. Go to the ballet.
    72. Take professional family photos.
    73. Write a letter to Mike once a month.
    74. Do 10 real push-ups and one pull-up.
    75. Run 3 miles for my 30th birthday.
    76. Create an awesome headboard.