A few weeks ago we were running out of the house quickly as we were late for an appointment. We had a string about of 30 days above 90 degrees so we were in our typical uniforms of ‘wearing as little as possible without getting arrested’ so when we stepped outside and felt the 59 degree cool morning air on our bare arms, well we froze.
(Yay! Back to school!)
The girls got into the van and I asked who wanted a sweatshirt. I went back into the house and grabbed three sweatshirts and threw them back to my crew as I got into the driver’s seat.
Immediately Eloise asked “Mom, didn’t you grab a sweatshirt for you too?”
Well no. I replied. I guess I just didn’t think about it when I grabbed yours. I’ll be fine.
“You do that a lot you know.” Eloise said. “You do stuff for us before yourself. Our dinner is on the table before yours. You don’t eat lunch until we are done. Our clothes are hung neatly in our closets while yours are a disaster. You buy us new things before you’d ever do it for yourself. You always have the least amount of gifts at Christmas. You sleep the least amount. You make sure we get our haircuts and when was the last time you got a haircut? And now you make sure we are warm when I know you’ll be cold.”
Eloise paused for a moment and then said “So the next time it’s cold I’m just going to run upstairs and grab your sweater for you and don’t you stop me because if you can’t think of yourself once in awhile then I’ll be the one to do it for you.”
Oh my heart.
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-Old Navy ruffle dress from last Summer
-Belt from H&M
-Wedges from Dansko – about four years old
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Wow. Oh my heart, too. She is amazing. Ah-may-zing. What a sweet daughter and soul.
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She’s going to make an amazing Mom someday. But she has a great role model so…
That first picture is completely PRICELESS!!!
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I just hope she doesn’t burn out before adulthood. Something I have to push her to ‘just be a kid.’
Something tells me you’re raising these girls right.
She’s so awesome. Can I steal her please?
Because I need someone to think about me too. Sometimes.
(love the happy picture, hee!)
(also, cute dress!)
(I mean Esther’s)
(OK I like yours too)
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Maybe I can send her over when she’s a teen to be your nanny for a Summer. (but you have to send her back)
She is so amazing, sweet and loving. I’m sure that she will be an amazing mom like you too. I cried every time my children shows love and care to me.
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Wow, you have a very special daughter! And very wise too. How sweet of her!
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from grandma to grammy to mom to eloise—-what a beautiful trait—-love
I ADORE that girl, she is wise beyond her years!
She’s truly a special girl; you are doing such a lovely job teaching them how to be caring individuals and a real part of a family and a team.
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Oh, how very sweet. It’s nice that your kiddo recognized all you do for them.
I love that first photo. So fabulous! You look lovely.
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Oh, my heart! That is awesome! Also? That first photo? Greatest back to school pic ever!
How in the world did you raise such sweet girls? Love that and your super fun back to school picture.
I just love that! She gets you. She gets moms! And she wants to help. She’s a definite keeper my friend!
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Okay. I don’t know how to tell you this, but I am kidnapping your girls. Or forcing you to raise mine.
Probably the latter, because you are wonderful and this story is exhibit A for teaching your kids to talk.
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You can totally borrow one for the weekend. xo
That first picture makes me smile from ear to ear.
And I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: You’re raising some great kids.
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omg stop! you are the best mom ever! I always grab my sweatshirt first! I figure they won’t remember being cold.
Love that photo– Hee. xoxo
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I’m totally taking notes and grabbing mine first from now on!
Wow. Now THAT pulls at my heartstrings. You’ve got some great girls there Tracy!
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I think that your daughter has just about every single mom pinned down… What’s amazing is that she is really taking the time to think about you and putting your needs first. You have a great kid that’s for sure!
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wOW!! that lil girl is so awesomely unselfish!! just like her mom. like i said before THANKS for making this world happier by being in it, and raising such wonderful kids to be in this world. THANKS!!!!!!!!
When I saw that photo on Facebook this morning, I laughed out loud. And then I showed it to my husband and so did he.
How sweet of Eloise. Just when you think no one’s noticing, huh? What a lovely story.
Aidan
Aw, thank you. It was a fun photo to do. Even my kids laughed!
She’s an old soul, that Eloise. And I dare say she just got me a bit verklempt.
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How wonderful that she is looking out for you.
Love that first photo!
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There you go, making up stuff about your kids again. And also that you don’t eat before they do.
I believe your job here is done.
xo
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I know. All lies. Love you. xo
You’re raising that girl right
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Man I love these girls of ours. My oldest is at the point of realizing that I will pick up things for myself while we’re out, be it the grocery store or Target or DSW, but by the time we reach the register they’ve been cast aside, back onto the racks/shelves. She just recently started calling me on it. While I’m glad she notices that I will do for them, I do kind of want to have them see me do for me too. It’s hard to remember; we instinctively care for our children before taking care of ourselves. It’s good to know you’ll have these girls if you ever succumb to dementia and need a parka.
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I am addicted to your blog! Man oh man, this has me in tears. You are doing something very right with those young ladies! Good job mama!!! (I may also be addicted to using exclamation points)
I’ll trade you all four of mine for Eloise
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You can borrow her anytime. She would love that.
Oh what a sweet, sweet girl.
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Oh my word. Your girls KILL me. In the best way.
and that jumping photo…
I’m double-killed.
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I was trying not to be THAT excited about school starting..but I could not help myself.
Sweet girl, and now you know who will be taking care of you when you can no longer take care of yourself. Which granted is a little morbid, but also nice.
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I better ask her now if she’ll be willing to change my diapers.
Those pictures are priceless (I totally LOLed at the back-to-school pic) but the story is amazing. What a wonderful person you are raising, and what a wonderful mother you are.
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That…well, again, I have no words but this time it’s for a good reason. That’s one pretty incredible girl you have there. Who knew that they noticed things like that. Love her. And that first picture – priceless.
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I love how you can leap in wedges!
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Okay, this post has me in tears! Beauty, pure beauty!
And the photos are great!
Oh my. She’s got such an amazing heart. She going to be something pretty amazing when she’s all grown because she’s pretty amazing right now. You are one blessed mama.
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Their cute little pouty mouths all have the same expression. Yours is the only one that’s different. You look … absolutely fine.
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Cutest post I’ve ever read. Love that girl.
You’re beautiful. And that’s so sweet. I’m so impressed she noticed! My oldest girl has started noticing things like this, too – I guess it’s just part of growing up.
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What a cute outfit and what sweet girls you have. And how sweet is your daughter looking out for you. Yesterday I was having a bad day and my daughter made dinner for me because I needed extra love. You know you’re doing something right when they turn around to take care of you.
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Oh that is so sweet. I love these amazing kids.
I really like the floral print on this dress, you look so pretty! I would love for you to come link up to my Sunday Style linky party
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Oh*my*heart, this is stunning.
You all are, as are your hearts.
xo
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