I’ve mentioned of late how much of a witch Zoe has been..and at times she pushes me to limits I never knew I had. But I don’t often talk about just how much I totally adore her with every fibre of my being. She is quite frankly the most amazing little girl I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. And I’m her mum. How the fuck did that happen hey?!
Each and every day she asks more questions than we have answers for. Today’s examples:
Nanny, do we have knuckle muscles?
Mum, if your counting the cars that go past and one of those big trucks with all the cars on it goes past, do you count just the truck or all the cars one it?
Despite her outstanding arguing abilities, or rather the frustrations they cause, watching her put forward a case about why you should recycle is simply dumbfounding. To see the passion in her 6 year old eyes is humbling. How can one so young be so worldly and inspiring? Listening to her set forth a logical, well thought out and articulated reason as to WHY she didn’t put her things away, she almost has me believing her at times…then I remember. I’M THE MUM and stand there hand on hips pointing to her room as she drudges off still muttering under her breath about how mean I am. But I imagine that skill in her as a 20 something with a passion for a great cause and I honestly believe she will change the world, one person at a time.
I often whine about her not listening to me as I’m talking. She will simply cut me off mid sentence and ask about why the gecko’s are on top of each other, or do I think the new Prep class would like all her empty yoghurt containers. But it’s not because she’s an ignorant little shit, despite all evidence to the contrary. Her teacher last year decided that Zoe was simply off curing cancer or something in her mind while she was supposed to have been listening to how to do the worksheet or play the game. She’s not just daydreaming. I often think of that when I see that far away look in her eyes as I’ve asked her for the 10th time to please move out of the doorway…it does help..sometimes.
Every mother in the world believes that their child is special, and you know what? They are ALL right. Each and every child on this earth changes it simply by being here. But I have no bloody doubt that Zoe is destined to do something great or on a grand scale…and it’s not just me that believes this. It’s pretty much anyone who meets and spends time with her. She simply has an aura, a presence, an energy that follows her wherever she goes and it’s infectous. She inspires love, frustrations, humor, deep thoughts, and almost every emotion imaginable in everyone she encounters. Whether it be that she does cure cancer as her teacher suggests, or she inspires everyone she touches to be a better person, then she will indeed change the world. I know that I am a better person for having her in my life.
Zoe darling, I love you more than you will ever possibly know and I am so proud of you…especially today when I didn’t have you go crook at you ONCE! Yay for both us
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she is most certainly one very special little girl, our zoe..i repeat what I’ve said many times….she’s been here before and she’s not learning, she’s remembering! that she even IS has me beat!! and you too i know..i have NEVER had a doubt in my mind that this child had been put on this earth (again) to do SOMETHING..all i hope is i’m around to see it..or perhaps as you say I’m already seeing it with the effect she has on total strangers? who knows? but as with most things, all will be revealed in the fullness of time
She was conceived against all the odds, just another reason I believe there is something for her to do in this world
Kelly
never having met zoe i supppose i could easily say, okay, i believe you. but i think her spirit does show, even in her photos and the stories you tell of her. she is a big spirit and people who are big spirits really can and do change the world whether they know it or not. naturally it will be up to zoe who and how much she changes anything but i’m sure she will always have an effect on anyone she meets.
sarah
Oh I agree, whatever she does it will be because that is what SHE wants to do….headstrong and very much goal orientated she is
Kelly
I shall have to remember to reread this everytime I come home from a particularly trying day at work, I think it will teach me to stop and think carefully next time I’m fed up.
Thanks for an inspiring posting today
You’ve just proven my point Ev, she’s made your day better and you’ve not met her yet!
Don’t forget to bookmark it
Kelly
Seems I’ve said this before but the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Love her and teach her well and the rest is in her capable hands.
I’ve always felt that the world would be a much different place if children had just one parent that gave two shits.
Zoe is blessed as are you, Kel. I realize you already know that but thought I’d just write it.
As far as destiny goes, you can tell by Zoe’s picture that she has that ‘light’ burning inside.
It’s your job to keep it burning…
Very sweet post.
~m
Thanks Michael
Kelly
Cheers, this is an insight to a verrrrrrry special family
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