Before I became a mother I really thought the phrase “her jaw dropped in amazement” (or some variation on the theme) was merely something we writers overused.
I never believed it was literally an action which transpired when a person was amazed, surprised or delighted.
Oh the things I’ve learned from my child.
Have an amazing Saturday.
May it contain a moment which makes your jaw drop & takes your breath away.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
December 8, 2012 at 5:55 amAh, leave it to a child to ground us and reset our priorities to experience and embrace pure excitement. Love it.
lindsayc says
December 8, 2012 at 5:55 amohhhhh what did she get??? so cute.
Kierston says
December 8, 2012 at 6:10 amSo sweet! I want to know what made her jaw drop too π
Barbara says
December 8, 2012 at 6:12 amHappy Hanukkah to you!
AmyC says
December 8, 2012 at 6:59 amI love those moments!
Whatever it was, she looks pretty happy π
Marcia says
December 8, 2012 at 7:10 amHere’s to many more jaw-dropping moments!
Cat @ B2B says
December 8, 2012 at 8:04 amHappy Hanukkah!!!!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
December 8, 2012 at 8:09 amFantastic picture! Few things beat the pure joy and surprise of a child.
Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says
December 8, 2012 at 8:11 amWhat a cute picture! Children really do have the best outlooks on life ever!
Erica says
December 8, 2012 at 9:08 amCould not be cuter. LOVE!
Kat says
December 8, 2012 at 10:02 amSuch a cutie pie! π
TriGirl says
December 8, 2012 at 12:16 pmAwww, Happy Chanukah to you guys! Is it the iPad??
MizFit says
December 8, 2012 at 12:22 pmOOOH NOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PRESENT π
alas it was all kinds of glittery, sparkly, clothing stuffs…
mimi says
December 8, 2012 at 3:47 pmMay you have many more such moments with your beautiful Tornado.
Deborah says
December 8, 2012 at 4:26 pmWas intrigued at what the present was, but then saw it in the comments – am sure glittery clothing would be an ideal pressie.
I always wanted to be a mother and assumed I would be. Once I realised I wasn’t going to meet the right (or any!) man, I tried to go it alone in my early 40s. Alas, to no success and I had to draw the line because of the expense of IVF. I suspect I’ll be one of those sad bitter women, envious of her friends who all have families etc…
But, in the meantime I’m trying to work out what life is like ‘alone’. Rather than waiting for the family etc to make it complete I have to realise that THIS is it!
Deb
Colorado Gal says
December 8, 2012 at 5:56 pmI love her face– priceless!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
December 8, 2012 at 7:03 pmBest.Picture.Ever.
Jen says
December 8, 2012 at 7:21 pmLOVE this!
Kristina says
December 8, 2012 at 7:33 pmawww. LOVE it. XXO!
Emergefit says
December 8, 2012 at 9:53 pmI’ve been following this blog on and off for like, forever or something. I think this is my second comment.
I’m struck by this for may reasons, not the least of which is that my daughter is now 22, and her jaw no longer drops — mine does, in awe of who she has become.
Enjoy these moments for the are sweet and to be remembered. Someday though, your jaw will drop, as mine will in 12 weeks when she says, “Dad, today I am an Archaeologist.”
Peace
'Drea says
December 8, 2012 at 10:07 pmThat must have been one amazing sparkly gift. That picture is priceless.
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits says
December 9, 2012 at 8:08 amSuch a wonderful photo!
Holly A. says
December 9, 2012 at 5:28 pmYes! I agree with all of the above. Your daughter is beautiful and amazing. And I would love to know what’s in the box, too. π Happy Holidays!!
sarah @RunFarGirl says
December 19, 2012 at 2:47 pmI love the wonder and awe children have for the simple things around them. Having kids has given me a very precious perspective on life: old things have become new. I love it. It has changed me. And 3yo daughter comes up with the best phrases. out of her mouth today: “Oh my goodness! I can’t breath” (She was expressing excitement at seeing her Aunt unexpectedly who is in town for Christmas) Love it. So fun!
Elena says
December 20, 2012 at 3:53 pmI hope you had a fabulous Hanukkah—and yes…jaw dropping has a whole new meaning now as a parent–and that picture—priceless.