Tonight's picture was taken in April of 2004. That day we took Mattie to the National Zoo. Two things pop into my head when seeing this photo. First, Mattie never went anywhere without a sippy cup full of whole milk. So much for drinking milk and having strong bones. What a myth. The second thing was Mattie's favorite mode of transportation was on Peter's back. I can't tell you how many times Peter carried Mattie around this way.
Quote of the day: Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children. ~ William Thackeray
As mother's day approaches, it is a day that probably will never sit well with me. The past couple of days, people who I meet in passing (who don't know me) wish me a Happy Mother's Day. In the past I would have lost it and most likely would have gotten angry. Now I just absorb the comment, and say internally..... if you only knew.
Given this wall is so large, and I have a painting on the side wall, I did not want another art piece as a distraction. So I felt this would work. The piece of furniture underneath the shelving was given to me as a gift MANY MANY years ago by a friend in Boston. It was his grandmother's and he no longer wanted it. I am so glad I had the where with all in my 20's to grab this piece! They don't make furniture like this anymore.
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