Monday, August 17, 2009

Monday of Happy Week!

I almost forgot about Happy Week, as I've been dragging today, my body a little wilted from the Woodland Art over the weekend. I did well, not gangbusters, but I sold some of my favorite one of a kind pieces, including my crazy quilt bracelets.


What makes me happy? #1 is my daughter, Amber. I never really thought of myself as the "motherly" type and probably still wouldn't classify myself that way. Nothing in this world makes me as happy as this crazy kid. She extremely sharp, funny and talented. When she hugs me or wants to love on me, nothing else matters.

There are times when she reminds of me of myself, other times when I can see her dad in her. She cracks me up when I hear my grandmother's laugh come out. That belly laugh and cackle are like my Meemaw is here, smiling at me from somewhere beyond.

I'm sure as she gets older, we'll butt heads about boys, dating, curfews and the like, but until then, I'll take the arguments about school day bedtimes , sugar intake and how long she can play in the shower. If she takes after me even more, I'm sure she'll tell me how I'm wrong and verify everything with her teachers, just like I did to my mom.

I love her more than I ever thought I could possibly love anyone or anything.

5 comments:

LifeIsArt said...

beautiful jewelry!

enjoy your *happy* week!!

Anairam said...

But of course a nutty, brilliant, witty daughter would make one happy!

KimberlyRies said...

I have met her and she's adorable. I can see why she would make you so happy!!

kendalee said...

Amber - beautiful by name, and apparently beautiful by nature! Lovely way to start a happy week :)

lisa said...

I agree. amber is just lovely and you are a lucky mom.