Happy Mother’s Day!
This post is a bit of self indulgence on my part, however as I reviewed and came up with my list of 10 favorite posts in which my daughter stars, I became incredibly present and grateful for the gift of being her mother. I think each of these posts has a marvelous lesson that you and I, mother or not, have need to be reminded. Since I will not be sending my girl over to your place to share her wise council, I hope you enjoy what you find here!
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, today’s Blogversary-apolooza giveaway is the chance to win one of Katie’s fabulous Motherhood prints. The details on how to enter are at the end of the post.
Jungle Lessons– a path to Serenity in every day life!
This is a great post about letting go. I constantly try to force things to go my way. This is one marvelous time when I didn’t.
The Whimsy of a Child
The whimsical retrospective on my daughter and how she teaches me everyday.
Humility revisited -Two Year Old Style
I find it interesting how much my child has taught me about humility. At two years old she was incredibly wise!
I just love the #StuffMyGirlSays– the interview with my 3 year old
The first of the immensely popular series. Honestly, I think the most Blissful thing I could do is spend my days recording and sharing the hilarious things my Girl says. Here are some.
I just love the #StuffMyGirlSays – the interview with my 4 year old
Here are the same questions as in the post above answered when she is four. (I’ll wait for her to settle into 5 a bit and ask them again soon!)
Halloween Creativity Lessons and the “Two Pipe Cleaner Spider Recipe”
Posts Like this want me to quit the bliss and start a HGTV show doing crafts with my girl. She is a hoot, it is always a blast and I think folks would like it!
How to live a creative life of adventure. Creativity tips from my four year old.
More genius and support for that HGTV show!
7 Things that Bring Me Joy This Morning
She’s not the only thing that brings me joy, but she does make the top of the list. It is also my only post that features both goats and bacon chocolate.
We are all Dancers. The Genius Lesson from my Three Year Old
Every time I am reminded of this I feel a tear well up in my eye. I hurt her. I never want to do that.
Humility has a way of knocking one down a peg or two when needed, eh?
My absolute favorite post featuring my girl. Since this post has been written this has been happening less and less, signaling the fact that one day it will be the last time. I’m ongoingly grateful to have gotten this wake up call so I can enjoy “the annoyances” of motherhood!
What was your favorite? What lesson did you need to hear today?
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And now, the Motherhood inspired giveaway:
CHOOSE Your Print – Archival 12×12 signed motherhood print by Katie m. Berggren
Remember this gorgeous print? I used it to illustrate one of the most popular Bliss Habit’s posts, and my personal favorite: Humility has a way of knocking one down a peg or two when needed, eh?
The winner of this giveaway will select the print of their choice from Katie’s marvelous Motherhood collection.
How to win this fabulous giveaway!
1. Leave a comment about why you love your Mom on this post.
Bonus Entries:
2. In a separate comment tell us why you’d like to win Katie’s fabulous print
3. Stop by my Mommy Blog, The Everyday Mommy and leave a comment on a post you like there.
4. Tweet the following:
I just entered to win @kmberggren ‘s gorgeous Motherhood Print in the @BlissHabits Blogversary #apolooza http://bit.ly/JsDffe
Do all four and you have four chances to win!
Winner will be selected at random from all entries received by Sunday, May 27, 2012
We have a winner! Congratulations Samantha – The Domestic Yogi !!
Check out the completer Blogversary-apolooza giveaway list and learn how you can double your chances!!
Good Luck!!
I love my mom because she is the PERFECT mom for me – she listens to me and supports me in all my endeavors. I wrote about it here already: http://togetherwalking.weebly.com/1/post/2012/05/mothers-day-tribute.html
Susan
I would adore to win one of her prints – I am a childbirth educator and this would be the perfect addition to my teaching space!
My website for teaching Hypnobabies explains why I believe “world peace” starts with birth and parenting our children. Motherhood is the ultimate catalyst in my life. These beautiful prints speak to me deeply.
Susan
Lovely post, Kathy. I also love the #stuff your girl says! I think we would all be wise to listen more to what our children have to say and let them take the lead more often (can someone repeat that to me later today!).
My mom has always been there for me when I needed her, ready to listen and love.
Love to win the motherhood print to brighten my wall and remind me the love and beauty of motherhood.
I love my mom because she and I share our soft-hearted sensitivity. 🙂 She always did her best for us and worked hard to give us the best.
That painting is gorgeous! Since I’m a contributor to your Blogversary, I’d rather not enter, but I do want to share why I love my mom 😀
She works tirelessly and selflessly to keep the household running (which is difficult with so many kids running around). She taught me to be a good and caring person, and I think that’s priceless!
BEAUTIFUL print… I would give this to my Mom! My Mom is my mother and forever friend. She gifted me with great love, and how to live with a heart wide open for giving and receiving. :o)
I love my mum because she believes in me, even when I don’t.
I’d love to win a copy of the print, not to remind me how special my mum is, I am reminded of that every time I think of her, but to remind myself that not only are my parents special and my children special – but that I am too, a child to one (no matter how old I am) and a parent to the other.
I love my mom because she has always, always made it known, without a shadow of a doubt, that all of us (4) kids are loved and cherished by her. Even when we had some rough patches, I still knew she loved me and believed in me. She always played pretend games with us as kids, and cultivated our wonder and awe for the world. She always encouraged (and shared) my love of animals. She exuded love and still does. Now she tells me what a wonderful mother I am, and it makes me cry every time. I am so lucky to have grown up infused with her love, and I love her so much for doing that, especially with no example from her own abusive parents as to how to do that. She broke the cycle of abuse, and she just followed her heart and let love guide her. She is an inspiration!
I would LOVE to win a Katie M. Berggren print because I so adore motherhood. I think it is the most magical journey ever, and she captures that beauty so well in her art. Also, for the past ten years, I haven’t hung art on my wall because my husband likes the look of blank walls. (I don’t get it!) But I have recently realized just how much I love having art and photos on the wall, and I know if I won a print, he’d be okay with me hanging it up! 🙂
I love my mom, because she’s my mom, and I wouldn’t give her up for anyone else. I love that she brought me into this world, and decided to be my mom at a very young age. I love her strength, courage, intelligence, and her amazing beauty. I love how much she values education. And I love how much she loves her kids more than anything else in the world. I just love her!
I would love to have one of these prints. They really warm my heart and remind me of the spirit of motherhood, even during the rough patches. Just beautiful!
I love my mom because she taught me everything I know about being a mom and still schools me daily! My mom is awesome.
I would love to win a print because I LOVE Katie Berggren and need more art to go with the prints I currently have! I’m an addict!
I love my mom because she is sweet, kind, caring and can cuss up a blue streak. Well, and for a LOT of other reasons too. 🙂
I would love to win this print because it’s gorgeous! I can’t decide if I would keep it or give it to my daughter. It reminds me of both of us equally because we both love to snuggle her baby (my grandbaby).
I love my mom because she is the most selfless person I have ever had the privilege to know. At the young age of 86 she volunteers 30+ hrs weekly for her local hospital & for our local chapter of Special Olympics. If there is someone in need you can be sure my mother is there to help out..even if it’s just lending a shoulder to cry on! If in my lifetime I become one half of the woman she is…I will have accomplished a huge feat!!
I would love to win this print as a gentle reminder of how dear a relationship I have with my mother!
I commented on “Everyday Mommy’s” blog & here’s the link:
http://everydaymommyspot.blogspot.com/2010/12/we-are-all-dancers-genius-lesson-from.html#comment-form
Tweeted as @tlcrum06:
https://twitter.com/#!/tlcrum06/status/203237987067248642
I love my mom because she made me who I am.
I’d love to win Katie’s print… to give it to my mom!
Hm, I love my mom because she’s my mom. We seldom see eye to eye and I get lots of parenting advice concerning my own children. But she’s still my mom, and despite our differences she helped form me into the woman I am today.
I’d love to win this print :
1. because it’s beautiful
2. it reminds me of a photograph taken of me and my daughter when she was an infant
I love my mom for her strength. She protected us a lot as kids, but taught us to be in dependant and follow our own path.
I love my mom for her strength. She protected us a lot as kids, but taught us to be in dependant and follow our own path. She was very supportive and excited about the arts paths that my sister and I took