I drove in tonight after a long, but successful day in Long Beach at a job fair on a college campus. The company that I work for had a booth, and we were there marketing the company as a possible employer, answering questions, and building brand recognition with college students.
As soon as I turned in the driveway, I could see a spinning top through the living room window. GIRL threw open the door and ran out into the dark to greet me...
MOMMY, MOMMY!!! I made a welcome home card for you!!
I felt like Odysseus, without all the death and bad marriage karma...
The card said: Welcome home, Mommy. She had drawn a picture of us together in matching outfits. Accented with big purple hearts....
I turned to mush.
I was gone for 9 hours. An eternity in my 5 year old girl's life. It is a blessing to be so loved...
I felt like Odysseus, without all the death and bad marriage karma...
The card said: Welcome home, Mommy. She had drawn a picture of us together in matching outfits. Accented with big purple hearts....
I turned to mush.
I was gone for 9 hours. An eternity in my 5 year old girl's life. It is a blessing to be so loved...
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Photo credit: "My Mommy" at The Sculpture Gallery.
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So very sweet.
ReplyDeleteQuite often when I get home from running errands they come at me with big hugs like I've been gone for weeks. It's the best feeling
That's a great way to come home. :) And home-made cards are the best. I always save them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and tender moment....I envy you these special days with young children.
ReplyDeleteWhen I pull into the garage, my kids come running out to greet me, too. "Mommy! I need $10 for the field trip!"
ReplyDeleteNot quite the same.
What a lovely image. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful Girl! May all your workdays end in such homecomings. I hope your trip was also productive.
ReplyDeleteAawww...I wished I could see the card...
ReplyDeleteI love the image of your daughter as a spinning top - I can so totally see that!
ReplyDeleteA treasure; thank you for sharing <3
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