The eyes of a mother…
…have dark circles under them no concealer can hide.
…are coated in yesterday’s smudged mascara.
…haven’t had a brow wax in 4 months.
…are getting wrinkles, but we’ll call them laugh-lines.
…are on the back of her head.
…brim with pride at first steps.
…and brim with tears at first boo boos.
…can see in the dark.
…have seen the same episode of Yo Gabba Gabba a zillionty times.
…read the same bedtime story over and over.
…are hard to pry open after sleepless nights.
…cry tears of frustration.
…cry tears of joy.
…smile more than they frown.
…are full of love for her children.
Happy Valentine’s Day, whoever your Valentine may be.
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Bonjour! No I'm not French, it just sounded fancy. Sorry for the confusion. I'm Suzanne, a 30-year-old Navy wife, blogger, baker, and amateur at pretty much everything else. The stars of the show are Evan, born 4/5/09 and Caroline, born 12/19/2010. I love hearing from you so if you have questions, stories or ideas to share, email me at bebehblog at gmail dot com.
Beautiful post! And very true!
Molly @Mallaidh recently posted… Jack and Mommy Playing Peek-A-Boo
I love this. So much.
Krista recently posted… Toddler Talk
couldn’t have said it better. I love this.
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love this post!! hope you are having a wonderful valentine’s day with your bebehs!
Hannah @ Peggy Ann Design recently posted… Month of Hannah Kickoff Party!
LOVVVVVE. “can see in the dark” yes. they sure can! Happy Valentines day lovely!
Katherine recently posted… Love Happy Valentines Day
happy valentine’s day, suzanne! you are gorgeous, mama…
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Sarah-Anne recently posted… regeneration 2011
Happy Valentines day! Thanks for reminding me that being a mom even though I tend to look a little rough i can know that someone does still love me and wants me to be their valentine!
This is so sweet and true! Happy Valentines to you and your happy family!!
Holly recently posted… This Will Probably Come Back to Haunt Me x 1000
It is a fabulous picture of you! And, a beautiful post! :)
This is a beautiful photo. I’d totally make up any excuse to use that.
Joni recently posted… the one where I say Im not skinny- and its gonna be ok
What a sweet post! Great photo- love it.
I love this post. Just so sweet.
Hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day!
Kim@NewlyWoodwards recently posted… Better than a dozen roses
Very sweet and very true. Might add that occasionally in my case they should shift their gaze to their poor husbands once in a while (especially on valentines day)