Daily Archive for October 24th, 2007

Happy

Art by Olivia

Motherhood… parenthood… I had no idea I would feel like such a horrible mom - so often. Who knew there would be so many stinkin’ opportunities to totally blow it. Sure, there are just as many opportunities to be the stellar mother, but that takes way more skill and energy. It is WAY easier to blow it. WAY.

So, from time to time I ask myself,

Are my children happy? Have I ruined them? Have I crushed their spirits? Have I stomped out their sunshine and giggles?

After seeing Olivia’s picture, I feel like I may not have completely ruined childhood for my offspring. I asked Olivia to draw a happy picture, and evidently, she knows what happy looks like. She REALLY knows… :) Hearts, sunshine, smiles… a few fangs…