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Popcorn & a Movie

October 27, 2009

This past Sunday morning, the stress of Grace’s broken leg and the flooded family room and broken hot water tank hit me. Even though it was 10 in the morning and I’d had a good night’s sleep, I was exhausted.

Drained.

Fatigued.

While Joe and Grace played, I took a nap on the couch.

I opened my eyes to this -

popcorn

Joe and Grace were taking in a movie, sharing a bowl of popcorn, and drinking strawberry banana juice.

The green bowl – my lettuce keeper – was full of popcorn. Grace was using a yellow wooden spoon, orange colander, and silver pot from her play kitchen to serve herself and her daddy.

My heart swelled.

It’s not how I would have done things. I would have had pretty bowls. I would have served the snack. I would have held Grace in my lap so we could cuddle and chat about the movie.

It’s not how I would have done it, but it worked for them.

And that’s what made it so awesome.

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  • Mariana
    What a beautiful moment! And what a week you all had. WOW!
  • Kati
    That is adorable. I try to remember that too when I catch super cute daddy daughter moments.. even though it may not be how we would do things.. it can still work.
  • Stefany
    Awww, that is so sweet!
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  • Andrea
    Absolutely TOO sweet!
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  • Scary Mommy
    I love little moments like that! And, Good Lord that's a lot of Wednesday links. :)
  • Tara
    Scary Mommy - LOL! There are a lot of them out there, aren't there?
  • Janet Carpenter
    Thanks for reminding me that even though daughter and dad don't do it the way mom might is not only okay, but a blessing.
  • Brenda
    Its fun to see father and daughter work things out. Very cute.
    .-= Brenda´s last blog ..Pier 39 Sea Lions =-.
  • Run DMT
    That is so precious. It's times like these when you want to snap a photo in your mind and cherish the moment forever.

    Rest up and feel better soon. :-)

    BTW...Thanks for the WW link-up! You ROCK!
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  • Mayhem and Moxie
    Such a heartfelt post. As moms, I think we can all stand to let go sometimes. When I am not badgering my husband, things with my kids still seem to move along just fine too.

    Who would have thought? :)
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  • Diana Rambles
    Good for them...Good Movie too....Robinhood!
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  • Danielle
    How great is that! Quality time!
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  • Mama Koala
    Very cool!
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  • Jenna @ Newlyweds
    What a great thing to see after hopefully a restful nap!
    .-= Jenna @ Newlyweds´s last blog ..Olive Oil Cake – Ladi Tourta =-.
  • Stacie Haight Connerty
    This is the cutest picture!!
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  • Kim @ What's That Smell?
    That is soooo cool and cute!
  • ErinJeany
    That actually brought a happy tear to my eye. my hormones are acting up. BUT I didn't really have a dad relationship like that so I love to see it. I thank God each day that I am so lucky for Elijah to grow up with Dave as a loving, caring father. Grace is so lucky to have Joe too. He's such a great Dad. We are lucky ladies to have such perfect families! Things might have been bad lately, but the thing we always remember when we're down on our luck is at least we have each other. Happy WW! Hopefully this week your luck is turning around! :) ((hugs))
  • Jen @ buried with children
    Happy family and a nap!?! My heart would have swelled too.
  • Cascia @ Healthy Moms
    That is adorable! Have a wonderful Wednesday!
    .-= Cascia @ Healthy Moms´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday | Hide and Seek =-.
  • Toni
    Aww that's so sweet. I love moments like those
  • The Shopping Mama
    Aw, that's so sweet. I love catching my family in little moments like that. Sorry your little one her leg!
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  • Jennifer @ J. Leigh Designz
    So cute! My kids would be so jealous over all the toys!
  • Tara
    Jennifer - It's definitely a problem. And that's just one little corner of the living room. It is actually much much worse than it looks.
  • Harriet
    How sweet. Love all the toys too :)
    http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/10/are-you-...
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  • noreturnmom
    Adorable!
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  • blueviolet
    I probably would have just sat there and sat there loving that scene. :)
  • Shannanb aka Mommy Bits
    That is so sweet. I love it when I see things like that at our house. I am super sappy like that!
    .-= Shannanb aka Mommy Bits´s last blog ..Taking Flight in DC =-.
  • Guest
    That's so sweet!
  • Rob
    That is awesome. Glad they spent time together and shared a moment.

    Happy WW!
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