A Mother’s Life. Some of us mothers have it easy, some of us live the life of Riley, some of us really do, have it very tough. But no matter where we fall in that spectrum, its a fine delicate art, to being a Mom.
Where are the manuals? There are none, not really. Its learn by example. And trial and error ie practice. …like art.

Like Art
Knowing when to draw a hard line, and when to draw a soft edged line; when to be soft, gooey and snuggly;
How to see the child’s patterns developing, reading between the lines, to nip things in the bud before anything can grow too wildly out of control.

Knowing when to go outside and pick some flowers and, when to do some chores;

Knowing just how vital it really is, to encourage the beginning efforts (new buds) with happy positive encouraging loving words and never words that will destroy the fragility of the tiny bud growing.
A Mother’s Life – don’t panic too soon. We wisely pick those big battles; save them, for when they are truly – a necessity.
And freely sprinkled later with liberal doses of love, hugs, forgiveness.
And don’t forget to let them lick those beaters.
With those treasured memories, a Mother’s Life provides an unrivalled art gallery filling the halls with beautiful moments.
A Mother’s Life is Art too.
This post made me smile!
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Yes…..lick those beaters! Lovely post Debi….
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Boy this is true! Wonderful, and love your sweet bouquet today, Debi! I hope you are having a terrific day! ❤
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thank you Laura, you too ((LL)) 3d
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An apt description!
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thank you…. though, I must say by no means was I a perfect mom!!!
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Nor I Deb–but I’m a good person & that was one of the best gifts I gave my children😊
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that is a wonderful thing to be able to reflect back on with …. a smile! 🙂
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Wonderful!
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thank you 🙂
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Thanks for the sweet memories of my own mom who let me lick the beaters! Beautiful post, Debi!
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best memories, kids little dirty faces from those beaters 🙂
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Ah, yes!! 😊
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Lovely reflection of motherhood Debi, as I write you are already enjoying Mother’s Day.
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thank you Sharon 🙂
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Just love it! 🙂
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thank you !! 🙂
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thank you! having severe, computer problems though….hope to resolve in a couple of days 🙂
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Your painting is fantastic Debi, but your words really stole the show today. What a wise and wonderful tribute to mothers. Beautiful! Love this!! 💕😃
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Charlie, thank you 🙂 and ….. definitely wasn’t a ‘perfect’mom.
but my kids have a ton of really super fun memories, that’s for sure.
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That’s awesome! Yay! ‘Perfect’ moms sound boring. I want the fun one! Hehe
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your words and painting are wonderful, Debi, have a nice day, kind regards Mitza
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Lovely post, thank you!
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A belated Happy Mother’s Day Debi. Just catching up as you can see. Always feel better for visiting you. I love your metaphor of the Gallery of Life filled with the beauty that only a mother can create. Wonderful 🙂
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thank you! 🙂
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Always my pleasure 😊
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Such a beautiful post and wonderful analogies Debi! 😃
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thank you Robyn 🙂
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Lovely post Debi. A mother’s life is a special kind of art indeed. The best feeling is to find out that our kids are our most beautiful masterpieces. Thank you for the post 🙂
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Well Said! I agree 100% V 🙂 Mother’s day is the day I feel like its me, who should be Thanking Them! 🙂 I am really, happy that you liked this post… its a great feeling! cheers, Debi
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