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Feb042010

« love thursday: welcome home »

 "Mom?  Daddy bought you those.  But Mom?  Mommy?  Mom?  Umm ... Mom? Well, okay, but Mom?  I picked them out for you myself."

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Happy Love Thursday, everyone.  Please feel free to leave your stories or links to your words or images of love in the comments below.

And feel free to brag (like Alex did) about the way you show love, as well.

 

SongAll I know as performed by Five for Fighting

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    I realized at some point this week that I haven’t written very much about Monkey, lately. I’m not sure why that is. I think that since his official Asperger’s diagnosis I’ve felt conflicted. I felt relief to know what we already...

Reader Comments (19)

Awww, sweet stuff from Alex ... this is me showing my love on Tuesday and talking about a shelter for my heart.

http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/one-year-later-a-shelter-for-my-heart/

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterElizabeth Harper

That is a beautiful image, and a cute story. I wish my heart weren't so terribly broken. I'll suck it up for Love Thursday, though.

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKellee

A little winter puppy love:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1065
Happy Love Thursday!!!

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie

Five (almost six!) years into this mommy-ing thing and I'm *still* learning how to show my love for my girls...and also how well my mom loved me.

Happy Love Thursday!

http://cantgetthere.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/love-flings-open-the-door/

(P.S. - Tell Alex she did gooooood!)

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKatie in MA

It was teem effort. Hope you are taking time to smell those flowers and having a wonderful day.
http://www.elephantsoap.com/2010/02/04/love-thursdays-4/

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCindy

MD is in frency right now over the snow that's been dumped on us thus far. there's another storm coming out way this weekend.
walking into my office yesterday i came across this image and couldn't resist a snap.
snow heart

stay warm and dry!

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLan

How sweet! Last night before going to sleep, I told my two year old I loved him like I do every night and multiple times throughout the day. For the first time, he turned to me and said, "I love you too, Mommy." He is growing and loving and my heart melted. I had no idea after all these years of living and loving my family and my husband that the words could feel so new. Happy Love Thursday to you too!!

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterTiara

Happy love Thursday. My favorite flowers roses and these are just beautiful.

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle G

What am I loving this Thursday? The words that your post reminded me of.
http://www.inspiredworkofselfindulgence.blogspot.com

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlison

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