"There's just no accounting for happiness, or the way it turns up like a prodigal who comes back to the dust at your feet having squandered a fortune far away." (Jane Kenyon)

Friday, April 30, 2010

Worthless

baby and Baba
This baby has made me worthless, worthless to anyone but him, that is.
There would be no food in my fridge if it weren't for my mother.
None of us would have clean clothes on our backs if it weren't for Mark.
We would not have eaten this first month if it weren't for meals brought in by generous friends.
Declan would not have any clothes to wear if it weren't for all those hand-me-downs from my sister-in-law Marci.
There would be no swing or bouncer to soothe, no car seat to protect if it weren't for sweet Liz.
Charlotte would've jumped out the window by now if it weren't for play-dates with thoughtful friends who know a 4-yr-old needs to get out of the house.
The girls would not have made it to all of their soccer games, dance classes, dress rehearsals, Orthodontist and Dentist appointments if it weren't for Mark and my mother.
The girls would never be bathed, fed, hugged or put to bed if it weren't for Mark.
Really, if it weren't for all of these people--these good, gracious people--my family's life would've totally fallen apart. Totally.
So, remind me. When do I become a capable, contributing member of society again?

2 comments:

Emily said...

Soon Annie! And you are contributing to getting Declan off to a great start! You have so many people who love you!

Marci and Brian said...

Annie, you are cute and your posts always make me tear up. I'm so sappy. I loved that outfit Declan is wearing in the picture. With the airplanes and hand covers. So sweet. We'd love to see more pictures. I feel guilty saying that because really how would you have time? So never mind. We love you!

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