This is such a beautifully accurate representation of what it feels like. What a soul your daughter has! It reminds me of something my nephew said to my mum when she was playing with him once: 'You're not old, you're a little girl with wrinkles.'
What a lovely thing to share with us Lindsey. Remember to keep these words and photos to hand when your daughter becomes a teenager and you might both need a reminder of red dresses and closeness.
oh goodness. this has me in tears. as a mother to a deeply intuitive six year old child, I feel that sense of timelessness in our bond. I joke around that Aylah was my mother in a past life, or a teacher or mentor, but the truth is I feel spiritually that we have known each other since before both of us were born. sometimes she looks at me and I can feel her reaching for the child version of me. you have captured the aching beauty of bending time through parental love. thank you for this gorgeous offering.
Thank you so much for this lovely note, Hannah. Have you seen Celine Sciamma's "Petite Maman"? I wrote about it in early drafts of this essay. I think you'd love it!
This story, so full of poignant grace. And ABBA!!💜
Always ABBA!
This is such a beautifully accurate representation of what it feels like. What a soul your daughter has! It reminds me of something my nephew said to my mum when she was playing with him once: 'You're not old, you're a little girl with wrinkles.'
Oh wow 🥹
What a lovely thing to share with us Lindsey. Remember to keep these words and photos to hand when your daughter becomes a teenager and you might both need a reminder of red dresses and closeness.
Oh, Lindsey! Can I be your daughter? What wonderful thoughts in this post. I hope your daughter will one day read these missives.
This would be a wonderful chapter in a book!
Thank you, Linda! Cross your fingers about the book!🤞🏻
oh goodness. this has me in tears. as a mother to a deeply intuitive six year old child, I feel that sense of timelessness in our bond. I joke around that Aylah was my mother in a past life, or a teacher or mentor, but the truth is I feel spiritually that we have known each other since before both of us were born. sometimes she looks at me and I can feel her reaching for the child version of me. you have captured the aching beauty of bending time through parental love. thank you for this gorgeous offering.
Thank you so much for this lovely note, Hannah. Have you seen Celine Sciamma's "Petite Maman"? I wrote about it in early drafts of this essay. I think you'd love it!
it's on my list!!!
Whew! Stunning 🥲❤️
Thanks so much, Kimberly! Always so grateful for your encouragement. ❤️
So beautiful, Linsey—thank you.
Thank you for reading!
Absolutely beautiful!
😘🙏🏻❤️
This is beautiful Lindsey. The notion of bending and spending time with ourselves and the children we love completely resonates with me.
I'm so glad! Thanks for reading, Emma.
I freaking LOVE this painting!!