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children, daughters, Diana Schwenk, family, generosity, gifts, happy, Hump Day Chronicles, laughter, life, love, memories, Relationships
The monkey and ladybug on the hand-painted jewelry box
The ‘I love you’ knickknack and the LOVE candle.
The sunny mom plaque made in elementary school.
And that red scarf from Paris.
And the thousands of memories, smiles, encouragements, hugs and kisses my daughter has given me. Her wittiness, sarcasm and how it makes us laugh until we cry. The walks and talks and long drives.
And the time when:
- she caught me crying and put her hands on my face and told me God would take care of us.
- she looked me up and down and said, “..is that what you’re wearing?”
- she ran back out of her room after the one and only spanking I ever gave her, to make sure I still loved her.
- I read to her and she read to me.
- we were laying on my bed and she told me about the boy she loved.
- her eyes were filled with wonder at Disneyland.
- we went to Pinantan Lake for summer vacation.
- when we sang – no, screamed – along with Kelly Clarkson while on a road trip.
- she watched them take blood from me so I could prove it wasn’t such a big deal.
- she went to Starbucks and brought me my favourite coffee.
- she wrote about me being her best friend.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
When in New Places said:
So beautiful – what an incredible mother/daughter relationship!
I love your memories together, so meaningful!
~Andrea<3
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dianasschwenk said:
Lately I’ve really been missing her!
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Jean said:
Wonderful Diana! Blogging…chat with one another in a way.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yeah I hadn’t thought of that Jean! She’s a good kid…well woman… 🙂
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mrs fringe said:
This is beautiful, Diana. Two very lucky women to have each other. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
I know it! Thanks Mrs. F! Your fringelings are lucky to have you too! ❤
Diana xo
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Caitlin | The Siren's Tale said:
Oh my goodness, reading that your little one told you God will take care of you both… that’s so beautiful! My mother still holds all my keepsakes I gave her from when I was a child; I think these gifts hold so much love in a mother’s heart that they’ll never lose their positive feelings and effects 🙂
PS – Thank you so much for featuring me in your Friday Pick! You are the best!
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dianasschwenk said:
So true Caitlin! And my pleasure! 🙂
Diana xo
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Cheeni said:
This is SO SO SO SWeet!!
Cheeni
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Cheeni!
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rachelcarrera said:
Awww!! ❤ I love this post! 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Rachel!
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
I like the monkey he looks like Steve the monkey I have in the bedroom
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sedge808 said:
🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
🙂 !
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Denise Hisey said:
I’m grinning ear to ear!!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Good to hear Denise!
Diana xo
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MichaelaThe Great said:
Awe Mama ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Love you Michaela! ❤
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Jennifer's Journal said:
This is beautiful! Our daughters are so special, aren’t they?
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dianasschwenk said:
yes they are. ❤
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Bonnie said:
Oh, I just love this! What a great list, and it’s probably just tip of the iceberg! ♥
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Bonnie! Yes there are many stories. One of my faves that I forgot was once when she was about 3 she sat cross-legged in front of me as I sat crossed-legged and played guitar. She fell asleep, with her forehead on my leg!
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Wyrd Smythe said:
That third bullet point … that’s the one that really got me!
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dianasschwenk said:
Yeah that one got to me too. Spanking her felt horrible and when she asked if I still loved her I broke.
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Wyrd Smythe said:
I can well imagine!
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elizabeth2560 said:
This brought tear to my eye as it was all about my daughter. xo
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dianasschwenk said:
They are so precious, our daughters, aren’t they Elizabeth?
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes. 🙂
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stuffitellmysister said:
And so much more……love♥
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dianasschwenk said:
yes. love.
Diana xo
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