02 Jun 2009
by leighsteele
in Life as a MereMortal Mama
- one girl napping in a dress and one watching a ‘toon pantsless
- a phone that’s awaiting a call (I think I really want to hear from YOU)
- memories of holding baby Betty, born still and pink and perfect at 32 weeks, and her beautiful grieving mama
- so many words and so little time
- great stories to tell about three mamas who birthed almost exactly 24 hours apart, three days in a row
- an old pal from high school visiting in a few weeks and 14 years to catch up on
- a visit from grandpa and grandma next week
- a sexy new media cabinet, with high-gloss zebrawood doors that make me hot and bothered (from IKEA, of course)
- the taste of four crusty, melty varieties of bruschetta in my mouth
- the victory of winning S’s self made quiz and the defeat of losing M’s
- plans to meander back home in the summer, but no money to back it
- manifesting in the works…
- gluten-free items in my pantry and recipes bookmarked to start MB’s challenge when I’m ready
- an ant problem
- good posture in this moment
- balmy desert sunsets out my backdoor that make the sky blush
- an adoration for alliteration
- the need for a steamy, hot shower
- an eruption of laundry on my bedroom floor and an eruption of zits on my face
- kiddy hieroglyphics, in Sharpie, on my walls
- No plans for the day
- bushy eyebrows
- a BCBG sundress slipped on my body, picked up for $15 at the outlets
- a food stamps renewal appointment
- a speeding ticket to pay (my first ever – ahem, besides photo radar)
- four clients due before my summer break, including a mama who was my very first doula client ever
- waning patience on my exterior but an abundance of it in my heart (tap tap tap, heart, i’d like some now)
- songs, played on old acoustic guitars, in my ears
- a webcam pointed directly at me
- three new lip glosses in my purse, all 75% off
- two new pairs of crocs for my girlies, in berry color and peacock
- a wedding ring on each hand
- a bowl of cereal and a brownie in my belly
- an overgrown haircut resembling a mullet/bowl cut
- dreams of the ocean’s haunting call
- no idea of what to cook for dinner
- “…rhythm, i’ve got music, i’ve got my man who could ask for anything more?”
- Tell me what YOU got!
- oh, this and this…
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Jun 02, 2009 @ 23:33:23
a canvas bag full of very colorful fruits and veggies, a big piece of amber, and a pencil sharpener. I’m so lucky!
Jun 03, 2009 @ 01:26:47
mullets are so IN.
I’m fascinated with the gluten-free thing. Why? How? What’s it all mean?
Oh, and you’re such a sweet thing. Good you’re not trying to reduce sugar. You exude it.
xo
Jun 03, 2009 @ 02:17:10
So funny, as I have my first speeding ticket sitting right here next to me on my desk – last Saturday. Not one in 18 years. Ah well. I love your list otherwise, too. We could be two peas in a pod – so alike – love your writing. So sorry that one of your clients/friends lost a baby – that resonates. In my belly: two peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. No plans for Baby #4. I am actually finding peace there. You?
XO,
Jo
Jun 03, 2009 @ 12:54:12
I have: A smile on my face from reading this, and sadness in my heart for lost babies, as a friend of mine had a baby born still last month. I have lots of GF recipes as we recently went (mostly) GF due to my husband’s diagnosis of Celiac. I have a bit of a hangover from the Coldplay show last night, and sore little toes from my new sandals. I have appreciation for internet friends and mommy blogs.
And, of course I have amazing kids….
Jun 03, 2009 @ 20:52:11
I’ve also got Leigh on my mind and in my heart…I forgot to mention that, carried away as I was with the contents of my canvas bag. Want to have tea with me tonight?
Jun 04, 2009 @ 02:04:37
oooohhh, you’ve been SHOPPING!!!
so good to read… I love your lists. wanna drizzle more melted chocolate on top and chomp them down.
I’ve got extremely achy shoulders that could use a massage, two pints of ice-cream to be eaten on the stealth and a belly that needs to go.