Thursday, 31 December 2009

At the edge of the waves

We went to Crackington Haven
to walk across the soft sand to the sea
and feel the spray on our faces.

The beach was empty except for another family,
a mother with a little boy and girl,
standing at the foamy edge of the waves.

I thought of walking across to this young mother
and telling her that my boy and girl had been tiny
such a very short time ago

but then I turned back towards my children
and I realised that now is just as wonderful as then

and I resolved to look forward
and embrace 2010
and the opportunities that it brings our family.

Life is too short to look backwards.

Posted by alice c at 00:01

17 comments:

  1. katheDecember 31, 2009

    All of it, so very true. I always want to urge mothers of young to savor every moment. But I don't, because I am afraid I will sound old, or sad that I no longer have little ones. Since I am neither sad or old I stay quiet, and remember. I see a great embrace of the future in that last photograph, and yes, I could sniffle a bit.

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  2. RWDecember 31, 2009

    I needed to hear this today.

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  3. MaryDecember 31, 2009

    Happy New Year my lovely friend...

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  4. silverpebbleDecember 31, 2009

    It must be tricky not to look back with MasterM leaving so soon.x

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  5. genevieveDecember 31, 2009

    This is perfect. Thank you, Alice.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009

    Such wise and beautiful words and pictures Alice. A very happy, healthy and successful 2010 to all the Magpies.
    Bobby x

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  7. menopausalmusingDecember 31, 2009

    I felt the same as kathe re the photo of the arms held out ready to grab the future........ Happy New Year Alice to you and yours.....

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  8. AliDecember 31, 2009

    wards and upwards. Happy New Year, Alice!

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  9. GinaDecember 31, 2009

    A Happy New Year to you all Alice.

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  10. dragonflyDecember 31, 2009

    Thank you, Alice. Your words always strike a chord.
    Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year at Chez Magpie.
    T x

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  11. kristinaDecember 31, 2009

    Such beautiful pictures. Happy New Year! K x

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  12. UnknownDecember 31, 2009

    Beautiful, life affirming post Alice. We could all take a leaf out of your book I daresay.

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  13. SueDecember 31, 2009

    Very wise words.Happy New Year and all you wish for in 2010.


    Sue

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  14. AmaranthineDecember 31, 2009

    Absolutely. I'm trying to make the most of every moment whilst they are small - some days with more success than others. Happy New Year.

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  15. driftwoodDecember 31, 2009

    wishing you a very happy forwards looking year Alice, and looking forward to sharing it with you xxxx

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  16. blackbirdJanuary 01, 2010

    Well

    said.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 01, 2010

    Children are a joy whatever their ages - the type of joy just changes but is no less wonderful

    Happy New Year Chez Magpie - here's to many more wonderful opportunities and experiences

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