Comments on: Monday Muses

By: JL

JL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:15:38 +0000

Just when the nieces (3 & 21-mo-old twins) are about to make me smash my last marble to bits, one of them demands “kiss!” And it becomes an event for everyone.

When any of my nieces come barrelling at me for a hug.

When the twins abandon their favorite uncle to come lean on me instead.

Hearing the twins call me by name (this is new), even if their J’s sound more like D’s. And knowing they said my name before Hubby’s (unlike their sister, who mastered Hubby’s simple-vowel-sound name first, before tackling my triphthong one).

When the 3-y-o saw me give a classic Migraine Salute one day, and asked if I was crying, I said no; I just have a headache. She cheerily announced, “I kiss it!”

When Hubby brings me home french fries because I’ve had a tough day.

When any of my cats curl up next to me as if I’m the most important being in their world. Happens far too infrequently.

By: Judy F

Judy F — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:31:12 +0000

My cat Sammy attack a toy from across the room. Makes me laugh every time. Also him looking out the window and watching the birds.

Lately its been my 18 month old great niece. She loves giving hugs and kisses. Makes my entire day.

By: H�l�ne

H�l�ne — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:29:14 +0000

When my 5 five yr old niece comes over and asks me to please braid her hair. And afterwards she grabs me by the neck and says “thank you” in a very soft voice, as if to say this was “our” special moment.

Love having my cat stretch on her back underneath my computer chair, and having her paws touch my ankles. She does that every night.

By: kristen

kristen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:15:15 +0000

Seeing my old cat stretched out in his sphynx look and his nose buried between his paws.
Seeing my Cavalier come in damp and swim-swimming across the floor.
Seeing my two kids laugh themselves silly over something to stupid but it’s too contagious.

Just a few things on a rainy day while avoiding rabid dust bunnies lurking in every dark corner.

By: Cryna

Cryna — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:16:07 +0000

Getting surprise hugs and kisses from my Grandchildren. Watching them sleep at night after a hard day. :love:

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:01:50 +0000

Watching my cats wash their faces, mama deers keeping a close eye on their little ones and watching elderly couples walking and holding hands.

By: Liza

Liza — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:38:18 +0000

I love hearing my 4 year old niece laugh. It is one of those deep belly laughs and makes you want to laugh too. The best is when she tells me she loves me just out of the blue. I love afternoon naps and watching NFL football(Go Titans!).

I’m also completely addicted to the oreo cake cookies and they always make me smile.

By: limecello

limecello — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:23:04 +0000

Waking up, knowing I have nothing to do, and that the house is entirely clean.
This will never happen, but it’s a nice dream. Maybe some day.

By: april

april — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:40:14 +0000

I love kids with animals. The baby was petting my mom’s kitty last week and it was the cutest thing. She had never really seen a kitty and the cat is evil (to anyone over 3) so it was sweet to see them have a moment. The cat’s not mean just a brat.

I love belly laughs of any kind. Something infectious about a guffaw.

I get all warm and mushy (which doesn’t happen often) when the baby gets sleepy, too. Not the crying, cranky sleepy, but the curl up in your arms sleepy. She’s not a cuddly baby so it’s nice when she grabs you and puts her head on your shoulder. Then, to calm herself down, she runs her fingers through her hair until she falls asleep. It’s the cutest thing ever. And, yes, for a (almost) 10-month old, her hair is crazy long. I’m not even a baby person, but they’re cute buggers.

Oh and that smell of yummy food cooking always makes me happy especially if I’m not the one cooking it.

By: Donna M

Donna M — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:04:33 +0000

A babies smile or laughter, any of my grandchildren giving me a hug, every time I see the ocean.

Great way to start our Monday Jill. Thanks. I love to watch coulds also, they are endlessly interesting.