The Sun Will Come Out
Today Hope and I shared a little mom & daughter time looking for a special spring outfit. In the past our shopping escapades were more like painful battles with Hope shaking her head at anything I suggested. She even turned down a beautifully tailored Christian Dior cream coat (that fit her like it was couture) because she said it looked like “the mean lady on Harry Potter”. After each time we tried to get new clothes I felt like I pulled teeth and her face said the same. Nothing of what I’d hoped for us.
Today we turned a corner. My sunshine and I grabbed a quick bite from the cafe next door and sat outside on the steps of the boutique before it opened. It was like a scene from a movie – us sitting there laughing and talking. The air was brisk but we didn’t notice. When we got inside we just slowly perused the shelves and the racks together and this time the mood was totally different. Perhaps I was rushed before? Maybe I didn’t listen as well as I could have in the past? Maybe she wasn’t ready yet?
After collecting a dozen things to try on, we headed to the dressing room still giggling. I actually had to take a moment to thank my lucky stars when I watched this beautiful little girl prance before the mirror in a sleeveless tailored dress, something she never felt comfortable in before. I’m not sure it was her voice or seeing my own satisfied reflection in the mirror that shook me back to reality. “Can I get this one Mom? It’s perfect!” she asked with a big, confident smile. “Of course Darling.” I said without looking at a price tag (something unheard of in this economy!) I wanted her to have that moment in her closet forever. Or maybe I wanted it there for me too? Just to remember that the dark times don’t last. The sun will come out…
What a lovely story. It appears that Hope is beginning to relax and feel comfortable with herself. Everything is becoming natural for her whereas before it may have been a struggle. Now she knows the support she has with you she can just be herself and have no worries. These are the days little girls and their moms will cherish all their lives. These are the days when a special bond is forming between you both. There will be more of them too. Love
Shirley Anne xxx
Wow that’s so precious! I just had this great vision of a mother and daughter giggling and having a good time. =)
I almost just cried. That is so beautiful.
You may be the most amazing mom in the entire world.
You are wonderful Toni- Thank you!!! It is comments like yours that remind me that the people in my life who call me crazy or give me a hard time for supporting my child are the minority. Life is short. We need to love and be loved. My Best- Jen
Wow! I know what it’s like to come home after a successful shopping trip with my two daughters. I can’t imagine the feeling you had to see you little one blossoming like that.
Thanks for sharing.