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05mommy09
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My sentimental post
First I wanna start off by saying, this is the 3rd time I'm writing this- for some reason every time I go to post it- I get logged out. Ive finally learned to copy my writing before posting it...
Anyways...
Everyday that passes I fall more and more in love with DS. I am amazed by his vocabulary, his sense of humor and his overall "silliness". (Yes its true, my brilliant DS will wear the title of "class clown" in years to come)
I always knew motherhood would offer many gifts. I knew the day I looked into my childs(rens) eyes, would be the happiest day of my life, and that his smile would make the darkest days bright.
With the Holidays just passing and as my family anxiously awaits our Disney vacation- I learned something new about motherhood. Something I could've never understood, had I not experienced it first hand..
As a child Christmas was always my favorite holiday. I loved everything about it, from anticipation of Santa Clause and leaving behind cookies and milk to the unwrapping presents and being delighted with each gift Id find.
I was 10 years old when I found out "the truth" about Santa (don't laugh- I was naive and really really wanted him to be real) I was devastated, and to be honest Christmas never felt the same "without him". Of course spending time with family, and receiving gifts is always fun- but it just wasn't the same... It was like the magic of Christmas had gone.
This was Rj's 3rd Christmas. The 1st year he was 2.5 months old- and was clueless to what was going on. Last years he was 14.5 months- and he loved the present (or shall I say wrapping paper) but yet he still didn't "get it". However- this year was different. This year something clicked. This year he got it!
We started pumping Rj up for Christmas right after Thanksgiving. He was so excited for the arrival of "ho-ho". For the first time in 13+ years I got to experience the magic of Christmas again. I swear I even heard sleigh bells on the roof- because I really really believed all over again.
I got to see Christmas through a child eyes- and to be honest it was even better than from when I was a kid!!!
I loved everything about this Christmas- I loved sneaking around just to wrap gifts, and I even loved waking up at the crack of dawn because DS was so excited to see what "ho-ho" brought.
Now- we are getting ready to go to Disney- and I just KNOW that the morning we go to magic kingdom, and they open the gates for the first time- I will get to experience that child like wonder all over again. I will get to experience that "WOW" feeling.
Its something we as adults could never understand unless we were parents- Reliving life as a child- being part of the magical experience of child-like wonder. Being a mom has so many wonderful gifts to offer- but never in a million years did I think it would be this freakin' awesome!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for sharing your magical moments with us! I just hugged my kids and thanked them for being them.....yeah, they looked at me kind of strange...lol. Being a mommy is truly a blessing and little reminders like this are always great!
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:35 AM |
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Faithx2
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Awww All I can say is watching my DD's face as we entered Disney was priceless. I turned to my DH and thanked him for working so hard to allow us to take such a beautiful vacation. You guys are going to love it. I dare you to not cry watching the fireworks show at night in front of Cinderella'a castle 
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:37 AM |
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4monkeys
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AWWWW What a beautiful post Marissa  
I can completely feel everything you wrote about. Christmas is truly amazing through the eyes of children.
and DISNEY  words cant even describe the magic of Disney through the eyes of our children.
my son's face, eyes, words, reaction to when he saw his idol Buzz Lightear, I might dare to say this guy is more powerful than Santa for my son  We have video and tons of pics of this look in his eyes, he didnt know HOW to react. It was priceless.
and my other one, raving over how cool the "big boy" rides were, because he was JUST tall enough to ride them and my iittle one was 9m at the time, just taking it all in.
We've been there twice already and each time was amazing in its own way.
Youre going to be on a cloud the whole time.  have fun!
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:39 AM |
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05mommy09
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Re: My sentimental post
Posted by BlessedMommy
Awww All I can say is watching my DD's face as we entered Disney was priceless. I turned to my DH and thanked him for working so hard to allow us to take such a beautiful vacation. You guys are going to love it. I dare you to not cry watching the fireworks show at night in front of Cinderella'a castle
This was something I wanted to add-
Last year we took DS to see Sesame St LIVE- and as all the character approached the main stage- I began to cry..
Simply because- watching Rj's priceless reaction- was so beautiful and special to me...
I know Im gonna cry- as the open the gates- and Ill prob cry at all the show and parades..
I appreciate these moments more than anything in the world...
Recently- I had a big decision that I had to make re: work-
All I could think about was how much every smile means to me- and how money- a house- in the end when I die- none of it is coming with me...
Only these irreplacable moments
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:42 AM |
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Diane
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That was BEAUTIFUL
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:43 AM |
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4ForMe
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Re: My sentimental post
That was such a beautiful post!!!! I love Christmas too for that reason, but I was a little sad this year because I know this was the last year my daughter will believe (she is 10) and I know once she knows her brothers will be soon know too. I can't believe this stage of our lives (playing Santa) is almost over.
Just to let you know, the first time we took our daughter to Disney my DH and I were choked up the whole day. No kidding! Hope you have a wonderful, magical time!!!
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| Posted 1/15/08 7:52 AM |
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partyof6
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Re: My sentimental post
sent u a fm,
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| Posted 1/15/08 8:14 AM |
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Gatsbygirl
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That's such a nice post. I never appreciated Christmas and even Halloween as much as I have this year! Everything is so much more magical with DS here to share it all with.
He was only 6 months at Christmas, but I can't wait for him to "get" it and share my enthusiasm. Your post really made me smile in anticipation of all the good that is to come
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| Posted 1/15/08 9:27 AM |
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JTK
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Marissa,
that was such a nice post and you seriously made me cry.. i remember all of those first moments with my kids.. and they ARE magical. Enjoy every minute of them! and know that there is many more to come!
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| Posted 1/15/08 9:31 AM |
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Posted by Princessmaris
Last year we took DS to see Sesame St LIVE- and as all the character approached the main stage- I began to cry..
So did I!! As soon as I heard the first note to the song, my eyes filled up with tears and I looked over at my mom and she was looking at me with tears also!!!! I just couldnt believe that I was experiencing my childhood all over again through my son's eyes!!
Beautiful post Marissa!
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| Posted 1/15/08 9:31 AM |
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