on blooming where you're planted

i tried to save this cupcake till tonight when i could enjoy it in the bath with a book and some tea, but the temptation proved too great. as i took that glorious bite, i got to thinking about the place this perfect little cupcake must have come from. then i got to thinking, wouldn't it be the best job in the whole world to own a really sweet and pretty bakery? that made oversize cupcakes and little tarts and cheesecakes and breads? that had the most fabulous party cake designer around and sold little girls aprons and mixes and handmade goodies all along the walls? then i thought, the only better job in the world would be to have a yarn and fabric store with every delicious yarn and gorgeous fabric, both new and vintage imaginable in wonderful colors and big comfortable couches where you sat and knit or hand sewed and tought people to knit or hand sew all day. oh i just don't know which one i'd like more! but then i considered that another really really good job would be to organize and design happy spaces for people in their homes. to teach people how to get rid of clutter and live with inspiring things around them. and design beautiful rooms and cozy beds. or maybe a photographer, wouldn't that be exciting! but even all the creative careers in the world surely can't match the intoxicating thrill of running a corporation, i mused. that would truly be a one in a million life- fast paced, lots to do each day, in charge of so many important things. oh but it would be fun, i dreamed, to be like a personal shopper. who got to pick out all the clothes and shoes and stuff she loved for someone to wear. shopping all the time! what fun! then again, teachers get to mold a whole new generation- that is amazingly rewarding work- so much sacrifice, so much fruit. that would be a saint's job. "WAIT!" i thought, "i've got it!" the ultimate most wonderful job that takes the cake! being a mom, who can make her home inspiring, clean, and inviting...who can fill it with fragrant smells of cupcakes and bread baking and throw fabulous parties.. who can sit on a comfy couch and knit when the days duties are done...who can take pictures of her family and life any time she'd like, who can learn anything at all that she'd like to do...who is responsible for clothing and fashioning her little family...who runs her little company with hard work, saving, and all the wisdom of the best corporations- in charge of molding the most important things and people in her whole world. why, yes THAT would be the most perfect, the most fulfilling, the most rewarding job (with the most fruit). and would you look at that? i have it.

Comments

[kim]

what a sweet read. you are in a lucky place as a mama.

(and that cupcake looks delish!)

[Stephanie A Nielson]

kelly,

you are such a wonderful person. we got the aprons today. my girls have worn them all day today (inluding the family bike ride) thank you so much. they are beautiful! you are such a charming mother and woman.

[Candace]

Oh, how I needed to read this today. Just beautiful. Thanks for the reminder. Hope you had a happy, happy birthday!

[Shelly B.]

You are sooo right. And you said it sooo well!

[shawn]

I simply LOVE this. Love it. Thank you.

[heath]

love it!!

[lollygirl]

so true. YOU are awesome! couldn't have been put more beautifully! no wonder I feel so content.

[mindi]

this was so appropriate and timely for me to read today. thank you :)

[Marilyn]

Every wife and every mother needs to be reminded how great their role in life is and also how important. You just did the reminding. Thanks!

[Alex Hardy]

indeed.
what a great CEO of your family
you must be!
:)

[Mi'Chelle]

hi. i've stalked your blog forever, but i'm finally chiming in to say, "amen." what a timely observation.

[grodenberg]

exactly!

[kristi livingstone]

yep, you are so right. I love how you say things- like I could never do! but just what I think exactly. but when your kids are gone out of the house, how about a bakery with a fabric/yarn store attached!! oh, could be messy, but oh, so very sweet!

[debi]

I also have read your blog for quite some time and haven't ever made a comment. I must say that if ever you open a shop and teach others to sew and quilt, I would surely be your first student!!

[Sarah]

Indeed!
Thank you for the reminder that life is sweet. In the midst of all things laundry and poop, isn't it really the greatest gig going?
We are kindred spirts, of that I am sure.
Happy days to you!

[Vee]

you are so right!! life is so sweet!! :)
and that cupcake looks so yummy!

[andi]

Sweet Kelly, this is the absolute loveliest thing you have ever posted! You made me cry :)

[dragonflydreamer]

The cupcake looks so scrumptious and the beautiful description of being a wife and mother tell me that you are a beautiful person who brings sunshine and love into the lives of those fortunate enough to know you. My boys are grown now and today's post made me wish I could go back and do it all again with the wisdom I didn't have back then. Have a wonderful day!

[doris]

a beautiful life! :D

[nicole l.]

After a sleepless night with my two month old, its great to be reminded of how lucky I am to have this awesome responsibility of being a mother. Thanks Kell.

[lauren]

you make me laugh
we are indeed very lucky.

[Chelle]

That was just glorious.

[meg]

This is just what I needed this morning. Thank you!

[Amy]

Excellent.

[Joanna]

Oh yes, this is so wonderful! Thank you, THANK YOU for posting this and linking us back to it today! It is a timely reminder to me of all the wonderful things I can do as a SAHM!

[Joanne Brown]

I put a link to this on my blog today because I just LOVE this post!! It gave me warm fuzzies inside and I just HAD to share your beautifully written and heart-felt words with my friends :)

[Jessie]

You do have a happy little life! And now I want a cupcake.

[caroline]

i just came across your blog today and was scrolling around and i LOVE this post! you sure hit the nail on the head! thanks for that!