The world is a JAW DROPPINGLY wonderful place.
Sat, Dec 8, 2012
Before I became a mother I really thought the phrase “her jaw dropped in amazement” (or some variation on the theme) was merely something we writers overused.
I never believed it was literally an action which transpired when a person was amazed, surprised or delighted.
Oh the things I’ve learned from my child.
Have an amazing Saturday.
May it contain a moment which makes your jaw drop & takes your breath away.
Tags: iphone blogging, life is amazing
Ah, leave it to a child to ground us and reset our priorities to experience and embrace pure excitement. Love it.
ohhhhh what did she get??? so cute.
So sweet! I want to know what made her jaw drop too
Happy Hanukkah to you!
I love those moments!
Whatever it was, she looks pretty happy
Here’s to many more jaw-dropping moments!
Happy Hanukkah!!!!
Fantastic picture! Few things beat the pure joy and surprise of a child.
What a cute picture! Children really do have the best outlooks on life ever!
Could not be cuter. LOVE!
Such a cutie pie!
Awww, Happy Chanukah to you guys! Is it the iPad??
OOOH NOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PRESENT
alas it was all kinds of glittery, sparkly, clothing stuffs…
May you have many more such moments with your beautiful Tornado.
Was intrigued at what the present was, but then saw it in the comments – am sure glittery clothing would be an ideal pressie.
I always wanted to be a mother and assumed I would be. Once I realised I wasn’t going to meet the right (or any!) man, I tried to go it alone in my early 40s. Alas, to no success and I had to draw the line because of the expense of IVF. I suspect I’ll be one of those sad bitter women, envious of her friends who all have families etc…
But, in the meantime I’m trying to work out what life is like ‘alone’. Rather than waiting for the family etc to make it complete I have to realise that THIS is it!
Deb
I love her face– priceless!!
Best.Picture.Ever.
LOVE this!
awww. LOVE it. XXO!
I’ve been following this blog on and off for like, forever or something. I think this is my second comment.
I’m struck by this for may reasons, not the least of which is that my daughter is now 22, and her jaw no longer drops — mine does, in awe of who she has become.
Enjoy these moments for the are sweet and to be remembered. Someday though, your jaw will drop, as mine will in 12 weeks when she says, “Dad, today I am an Archaeologist.”
Peace
That must have been one amazing sparkly gift. That picture is priceless.
Such a wonderful photo!
Yes! I agree with all of the above. Your daughter is beautiful and amazing. And I would love to know what’s in the box, too.
Happy Holidays!!
I love the wonder and awe children have for the simple things around them. Having kids has given me a very precious perspective on life: old things have become new. I love it. It has changed me. And 3yo daughter comes up with the best phrases. out of her mouth today: “Oh my goodness! I can’t breath” (She was expressing excitement at seeing her Aunt unexpectedly who is in town for Christmas) Love it. So fun!
I hope you had a fabulous Hanukkah—and yes…jaw dropping has a whole new meaning now as a parent–and that picture—priceless.