What A Mama Does
Sometimes I worry too much. I can worry about the cleaning that doesn't get done enough. About the sewing that I want to do and the dreams I have for myself on the creative path, but find so little time for. But most of all, I worry about whether or not all the juggling I sometimes feel I have to do with those oh so few hours in a day is leaving my little ones with enough space, attention and time with their mama. Because in the end, they ofcourse are what really matters.
But this morning my little girl was playing with her dolls. And while she was tucking in her bunny I overheard her whispering softly to it:
"You can go to sleep now. I am your mama and I am right by your side. And when a mama is with you, you never have to be scared. She takes care of you and never will let you fall. And she even can sew a pretty dress for you so you can be a true princess!"
I think I should worry a little less.
PS. I only just now realise that the little blanket and cushion that she is playing with was sewed by my mother when I was a little girl. I can remember how much I played with it and how happy I was that she made all these lovely items for me, to play with or to wear. I guess that illustrates what I needed to learn today :-)
My name is Karin. I sew, cook and
take pictures. I tell stories. I dream. I love books, fashion, hot
baths, conversations that make me re-think my ideas and opinions. I
fantasize and realize. And above and beyond all, I am mama to
Lucas, Sarah and Olivier.
