Monday, May 16, 2011

Balance...

One thing about Savannah is that sometimes she just sends me a few love notes and poems and the timing is impeccable and exactly when I need them... I am now a believer that the town is attuned to my biological  moods and needs...I was looking forward to the weekend.  No alarm clocks makes my heart happy but I keep forgetting Maia is getting older with more social engagements and with more friends in tow... funny I speak of the tribe we should seek and embrace but I also want her all for myself.

Well, she compromised and my town did as well even the weather cooperated in my search of perfect balance and harmony... Friday I took her out to get her first... yes, 1st I am willing to go get a haircut journey all on my own because I wish a change for myself... I am changing Mom... yep its stamped to her forehead like a neon sign flashing...Yes, she is... Maia will be 11 years old on Sunday. I am embracing her changes is not my first rodeo. Although is different... its all sort kinds of different with a girl...

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Girls have so many layers and so much more complexity and emotions. Now I understand my mother how it mightn't been easy and so overwhelming... and since I am aware of how my little self drove her crazy with my questions and energy... I am fully embracing of hers... A rebel still... this time with a cause.

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As if it's a prophecy that I must fulfilled and not fail at. A mission that I was sent to this earth for. Can't fail on my mission. So I listen...care...love and we share with mutual respect and admiration. I want to gain her trust without becoming a girlfriend. We will have time for that after she is twenty one. I want and need to guide her while trusting her choices and decisions...guide her without controlling... a paradox.

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Saturday it rained... Thanks little town of mine for allowing time for reflection and stillness... Nothing like a choir of  bullfrogs joining you on your already peaceful chant...

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I got to enjoy her in all her glory...

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Adriana

On Sunday morning as I walk outside cup of coffee in hand to check email look at the clouds because I know from my porch the view will be glorious... it's sunny and windy and on a Sunday morning which happens to be my favourite day of the week...

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Of course I had noticed my magnolia trees had bloomed but it was not until I sat looked up and the wind blew that it stirred the perfect magnolia scent through the air. My most amazing aromatherapy treatment to date. Oh My Southern Magnolia how wish I could write a song for thee...


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Hope that your weekend was filled with perfect balance... and fully embracive of all the changes life keeps brings ahead... Stay sweet peeps...





17 comments:

  1. What a great blog. I love the pictures of the Maia. Her hair has gotten so long (like yours). Mia's pictures were so cute, esp. with Shadow (that is his name right?).

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  2. aw so lovely. As a mum balance is what I always search for but dont always find lol

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  3. Mmmm, I wish I could smell the magnolia tree! I've heard about them but never experienced it in person. Glad you had a good weekend. :)

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  4. Cute cut! I’m your newest follower. I found you off of “I love my online friends Monday hop”. Cheers,
    Shanae

    My Blog

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  5. Nice post. Sunday really was a lovely day here in Savannah. Great pictures...very cute.

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  6. Hi Adriana!
    As always I love the photos, I really like your use of black & white. Very contemplative. Such beautiful girls.

    I did find balance this weekend!! Actual literal balance! Climbing trip to Oregon, left all the stress fo the job search and the break up behind and balanced on my own two feet as I led the boys up the wall.

    xoxox
    Melina
    http://www.thewildercoast.com

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  7. its all sort kinds of different with a girl...

    soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    TRUE!
    your post is so sweet as mine is opposite of yours today with my 12 year old.
    If you lived close by I would have given her, her first haircut for free. I have a license since 1992, gosh, time flys

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  8. OH MY..... what beautiful pictures. I LOVE THEM... thanks for sharing your sweet little one....

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  9. Your way with language is as beautiful as your photography. I think your children are lucky to have such this beautiful record of their childhood and teen years captured here through your eyes.

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  10. I think your blog is as beautiful as your children. I am a new visitor and follower via I Love My Online Friends...
    I look forward to getting to know you:)

    http://www.doreenmcgettigan.com

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  11. What a beautiful post! Raising daughters is such a gift and it sounds like you have a wonderful perspective!

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  12. Your post is lovely and comforting.Thanks for sharing

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  13. I have to say that I really admire your philosophy on raising your daughter. I knew far too many mothers of my own friends who made the mistake of trying to be buddies with their daughters.

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  14. Found your site through the Follow Me Back Tuesday Blog Hop. Got a good thing goin on here! Happy new follower :).

    http://marleeindebt.blogspot.com/

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  15. This is the most beautiful, profound blog.
    I am crying. I am crying.
    gorgeous.

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  16. i can almost smell the magnolias . . .

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  17. Oh my goodness, these photos are precious and priceless. I love that her little friend was with her while she got her hair cut, and she is smiling, clearly excited for your daughter.

    I'm glad I found your blog, it makes me smile.

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