She could press the black and white keys of the piano and transport the room to the time of Beethoven or Chopin.
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I remember her head full of giant, round curlers that made her look like a warrior princess. It was a grand ceremony watching her remove them one by one and slowly reveal a head transformed.
She created miracles with pianos, with curlers and carrots. In her hands, the most mundane of endeavors were elevated to meditative mysteries to me.
I don't remember watching anyone else this way. She was a singular presence in my eyes. I wonder if Claire sees me like I saw my mother. I bet she does. It's a gift and a responsibility to have someone behold you with such reverence and expectation.
The gaze of child makes a mama beautiful. In fact, when a child says "mama", I think "beautiful" is implied in it.
A child creates a beautiful mama. When others see you as such, it's simply acknowledging the world of a child.
Thank you Sarah, Sadder but Wiser and Layana, Raising Reagan for calling me beautiful mama.
These women are beautiful mamas to me,
Kerri, Undiagnosed but Okay
Jennifer, The Jenny Evolution
Marcia, Menopausal Mother
Jen, Life on the Sonny Side
Meredith, The Mom of the Year
Jennifer, The Jenny Evolution
Marcia, Menopausal Mother
Jen, Life on the Sonny Side
Meredith, The Mom of the Year
There are too many more mamas to mention. If you want to participate, find the rules here (I didn't follow them).
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I love how you wrote about this award. Truly said it so perfectly here and your words are just so true!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janine! I didn't follow the rules! :)
DeleteI love how you did this. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah! And thank you again for the lovely award!
DeleteOh, what beautiful words and imagery! Congratulations, Beautiful Mama!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a sweet post.
ReplyDeleteJen, you're awesome!
Delete"In fact, when a child says "mama", I think "beautiful" is implied in it." Awww....I'm probably never going to forget that sentence.
ReplyDeleteAw, what a lovely thing to say! Thanks, Therese!
DeleteFollowing you from the Thumping Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteThat was written so beautifully. I can tell that you wrote right from your heart with this one!
Thank you! I'm glad it felt from the heart to you!
DeleteThis is so beautiful, Rachel. You made me teary eyed! Love you lady XOXO
ReplyDeleteLove you too, Marcia!
DeleteThank you, sweet Rachel. I don't always feel beautiful. But I, too, remember watching my mom put on eye makeup and making meatballs with the same sense of wonderment. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful mama!
Deleteoh so beautiful! moma
ReplyDeleteAw!
Deletelovely words. I hadn't thought about things from that perspective before.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I remember these things like they were yesterday!
DeleteI love that quote a child makes a beautiful mama. I'm going to write a blog post all about that! You've inspired me! Thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeleteJai @ Mami's Time Out
Awesome! Can't wait to read it!
DeleteLove the memories you have of your mother. Your wonderful sense of live is obviously a nod to her. Masterful post; Gracias. BB2U
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks BB.
DeleteThis was really beautifully written, and made me think of watching my mom get ready on Easter while singing The Easter Parade for some reason.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Oh, that sounds lovely!
DeleteI looked at my grandmother that way, and you're right, it was a gift...for her and for me. :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's so lovely! I don't remember regarding my mother like that, the way you've written it is very evocative.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThank you for the love my dear! This means so very much coming from a mother and a writer that I admire so so much! I loved the pictures that you painted of your mother in this piece. I love the idea of my son having memories like these of me one day. Thank you again, Rachel! XOXO
ReplyDeleteAw, what a sweet thing to say! You are a beautiful mama!
DeleteIndeed for a child his own Mom is beautiful, that is why they feel hurt when others think otherwise and say so. I know I am beautiful for my kids, even in my rounded body and uncombed hair, so busy with work.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so beautiful. I want to read a post about this idea from you!
DeleteHow can Claire not see you as anything other than beautiful, she only has to read your blog. Lovely lovely post.
ReplyDeleteps my heart goes out to you all in the USA after this tragic week.
Thank you for your words of support, Ann. It's just been crazy.
DeleteI'm so glad you liked the award! You are a beautiful mama! This was a lovely post! :-)
ReplyDeleteFrom one beautiful mama to another!
DeleteThis was so beautifully written.... Thank you for sharing them. :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post, very special xx #PoCoLo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara!
DeleteWhat a lovely post and wonderfully descriptive words about your Mum. It sounds like you saw her as most children see their Mothers - in awe. Thank you so much for linking up to PoCoLo again lovely x
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a miraculous thing, isn't it?
DeleteThis is such a lovey post xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jaime!
DeleteBeautiful post! I'll be sure to check out those beautiful Mamas, too!
ReplyDeleteOn a related note, I've nominated you for a Liebster Award! Check it out @ http://tantrumsandteaparties.blogspot.ca/2013/04/liebster-love.html
Thank you, Justine. You are too kind! I am honored!
DeleteSuch beautiful and decriptive words about your mama. It makes me wonder if my 2 obnoxious teenage sons ever see me in that light instead of that constant eye-rolling you're-the-worst-mom-in-the-world look I get from them!
ReplyDeleteThey would NEVER admit it! :)
DeleteI loved this post and how you made it your own!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)
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Thank you, beautiful mama!
DeleteAww, what a lovely post and memories of your mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! We appreciate you taking the time to link up, make sure to check back on Friday when we feature out favorites.
Leslie
Thank you, Leslie!
DeleteRachel, this was such a beautiful compliment and gorgeous post. So poignant to me right now and it means the world. *wiping away a few tears* Thanks, my friend :)
ReplyDeleteAw, so glad. You are a beautiful mama!
DeleteSo so beautiful. A child creates a beautiful mama indeed. My favorite line. I also love that you didn't follow the rules! Ha!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for nominating me as well. I appreciate it. Congratulations.
I am such an iconoclast, aren't I? Ha!
DeleteI love that you honored your mom with your comments on this award. You are a beautiful mama, and now I see where you got it from! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAw, that's such a sweet thing to say, Melissa!
DeleteThank you for joining us at our Let's Get social Sunday party ! Hope to see you again on Sunday :-)
ReplyDeleteLinda
With A Blast
What a lovely post and big congratulations on your award.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Thanks, Sarah!
Deletewhat a really lovely post, thanks for linking up with #magicmoments x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, a delight to read.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad!
DeleteThanks for linking up, Rachel, this is such a beautiful post and a great tribute to your wonderful mom. I'm really glad you've picked this post for my hop.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to see another beautiful one, next Monday.
Happy week.
Oh, I'm glad you liked it!
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ReplyDeleteSo very sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shell!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful post! I really hope my little ones see me in that same magical way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at The Tuesday Baby Link Up!
So so so beautiful! Love it! Thank you for sharing with the Tuesday Baby Link Up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at the Friday Baby Shower, Alice x