Saturday, May 15, 2010

these are the moments...

the mood is set
the sound of jazz fills the air
the scent of lavender and vanilla
rises from the bubbling hot spring that is my bath tub
only the soft flicker of candlelight keeps me on this plane
but then, the door slowly creaks open and before long
i am surrounded by barbie dolls on a play date
and the infectuous giggle of a very happy child
these are the moments of life
that soothe my soul. sigh.
~~~
hope your weekend is filled with loving moments.
one love.

23 comments:

Cindy said...

Have a great weekend, enjoy those moments when you get, I love having a bath, One of the places I lived in had a big ole claw foot bath. that was luxury for me. It was the first time water could swoosh by me on both sides...lol. one love to you Se'lah

Kass said...

Love the Barbies having a play date!

Umā said...

Oh! So much for that other plane...but Barbies in the bathtub are pretty fun, as I recall from my old childhood! So sweet!

Connie said...

this makes me smile! oh those barbie doll days :)

A Box of Chocolates said...

Bonjour Se'Lah, barbies in the bath now that takes me back. I posted a pic almost exactly like yours from the garden of Monet yesterday, so know that you have a little bit of France in your life.
Au Revoir for now
love and hugs

suzanna said...

this is so beautiful. it soothes my soul too! you write so wonderfully.

ELK said...

you had me at first..you have a very wonderful attitude..ah yes this is life!

margie said...

how could you have a barbie party and not invite me? really, does that happy child not love me anymore? xoxo

graceonline said...

Long, luxurious baths were my salvation when my children were growing up. Some of my favorite memories are of lying submerged in the bubbles while my daughter, perched on the toilet seat, gradually turned from seemingly casual questions about makeup and hair to more serious issues. Sometimes we solved the world's problems, sometimes we cried. Almost always we giggled before she left the room. Oftentimes, her little sister would join us, playing on the floor nearby, listening.

Faith, Hope, and Love said...

Oh yes, priceless little moments that will one day be missed but not forgotten...

Have a beautiful day!
Love and blessings,
Robin

gayle said...

Oh, yes. Every bit of this is so lovely.

Elizabeth Halt said...

Happy moments both (the quiet and the play).

I love the photo.

PinkInklings said...

May there never be a vaccine for that infectious giggle :)

(oh look! my verification word is: gerstfun)

Marilyn Miller said...

Love special moments to soothe the soul. It was a good weekend. Now I need to find the soft flicker of candlelight and quiet.

amelia said...

oh I know this place well :)

Operaton You said...

Sounds so familiar!

All we can do is smile!

Chris said...

Bleeding Hearts! I love this picture! The colors, the sentiment, everything. "Barbie dolls on a play date . . infectious giggle . . . " what a way with words you have!!!

christina said...

oh, this is love. sheer love. give her a hug, from me.
xoxo

Birdie said...

Se'lah, this is such a peaceful post. So much love, so much bliss :-) thanks for sharing, one love

Lisa Johnson said...

Sounds like such a nice moment! Thanks for sharing. And beautiful picture. : )

Birdie said...

Se'lah! that's fantastic ... wow ... I can only imagine how it must have feel ... I get the goosebumps just watching it on the computer :-)) have a great w-e, hugs!

Relyn Lawson said...

This list causes big soul sighs in me.

PinkInklings said...

Yes, I have come back to re-read this treasure of a post. I love this. I can hear the giggles. My heart is lightened. thank you Se'Lah, and your dear one as well
:)