Dreaming of Silver Roses

       One of my favorite Mother’s Day songs is by Carly Simon. I respect her music and enjoy it all, but one of my kids’ favorite songs this time of year is :

     I love the imagery and concrete things that people would recognize that speak to who Carly Simon is- for example, avacados, standing ovations, and I Love Lucy. She lists off all the things that matter to her and then reminds her children that they are the  real love of her life from the moment they were born. It’s beautiful and it always speaks to the kids and me.  

     Mat, Abbey, and I would play that song then list things we liked too. It was a good way to get know each other and every time I ‘ve asked them there’s been a new edtion, but the last thing we acknowlege is that they are THE love of my life. While I love the variety of things, art, music, whatever… the most valuable, the most beautiful are my kids. They are my highest art.

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