Shining Stars that Lead Us

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Those shining stars who get under our skin, who capture our hearts, who take us beyond what we ever knew about love. Those shining stars, those who we love, and love us in return.

Have you ever known a love like that? Someone who is your star, who leads you?

Star light.

 

 

xoxo

Star bright.

What happiness I feel when I am around my children. Just being with them and watching them become who they are. How fortunate I feel loving them, knowing they love me, and trust me.

I loved being their mother when they were babies. I remember thinking that each age: Newborn, Two, Five, Seven, Ten, Fourteen, Sixteen, Twenty… was the best and couldn't imagine that it would be better. I was happily wrong.

 

 

 

xoxo

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I love that they love each other. That they get along, are never jealous and are there for each other. I am happy to watch them at a distant and or close at hand. I wish I would swallow them whole, but do what I can to stand back and let them be. Have you ever wanted to hold someone forever?

I wish they would live under our roof, or at least next door forever.

First star I see at night.


 

xoxo

 

I know I am being gushy and proud, but that is what happens when I spend unlimited time with these two.

They make me happy even when….

 

 

 

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(Goofing off but I like it.)

 

… I have to take ten thousand photos (and I am not exaggerating no matter what Chelsea says!) of Chelsea to have ten without her making a face. Okay let's say that Chelsea likes to make faces, though when I beg her not too, she will smile briefly and sometimes I am lucky to catch it before she goofs off again. And what is really, utterly strange is Chelsea is the more serious one out of the two of these potato heads. And Sacha rarely goofs off in front of the camera, well with me that is.

 

 

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One day Chelsea will probably marry and when she does I am certain her wedding photo will be one with her making a face. And if not I'll cry.

 

 

 

shining stars

 

These two shining stars I have made my wishes come true.

 

 



Comments

33 responses to “Shining Stars that Lead Us”

  1. I have a almost 19yr old going to a college dorm which is only w blocks away just so he can be away from us and be around young people which I think is great! Until i releaze that he is on his own and I am a empty nester!! its hard even when they are only acouple of blocks away but I know this is good for both of us! thanks Corey for all your lovely wisdom and fun! Could I really visit you sometime?

  2. Seeing these photos brings to mind the well worn adage about the apple falling close to the tree. Nurture or nature. It’s apparent that they’re are a product of yours and Yanns.
    Please tell Yann hello.
    Blowing people away with my amazing scarf tying talents on a daily basis now do to your video.
    HNY to you all. xo

  3. When our children are very young, we wished they’d never grow older, yet we cherish them through all their growth spurts, through the teenage years, and by then we begin to realize that the greatest gift on earth is seeing one’s children grow up. I realized that when my own sister had to leave hers behind at such a tender age, it still breaks my heart thinking what she must have felt, knowing she’d have to leave them behind, and what her children missed out on, forever. So, blessings to you and yours, and you have every right to feel what you express so eloquently in the post above, and before and after that.
    Much love,
    M.

  4. Feeling the same emotions as we celebrated the holidays in Hong Kong and are now off to Thailand. So very blessed!

  5. You are so blessed! I have no children, even after years of marriage and then divorce. So I truly envy you and Yann for your two dears! So fortunate! They are such good souls! As are you my dear Corey! Hope your voyage is wonderful and thanks so much for sharing it with all of us around the world! I must live vicariously at this point, so again, thanks!

  6. Amen. I am so proud of who my daughter and son have become. I love them unconditionally. I just dropped my son off at the airport, and I have come home to read this beautiful post. Thank you for expressing my feelings.

  7. What great pictures! In that first one of Sasha I see your father; I’ve never noticed that before.

  8. Hi MOF5
    Have a wonderful time! Send me a photo please!
    C

  9. Ah Star, thanks! I see Amaro (brothers) in him too 🙂

  10. Great photos…goofy faces and all 😉 Like you we are so very proud of our young man.
    BTW, what ancient city is in the background?

  11. The word I’d use to describe Chelsea’s face is “expressive.” Wish I could do it even half so well…

  12. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful inside and out, you capture their lovely soul. You have a right to burst with pride and love.
    Your words ring true and I feel deeply each and every syllable.
    Every precious moment I am with my three kids, I am so proud of who they have become, and anticipating all they will be.
    Thank you Corey, this refreshed my soul.
    Happy New Year!

  13. I feel the same way about my daughter and son. He is about to graduate from college and she has been on her own for a time now. You have expressed my feelings so well.
    You have every reason to be proud. What beautiful children you have, both inside and out! Jeni said it so well, “You capture their lovely soul.”
    carol

  14. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.

  15. LauraInSeattle

    What a wonderful holiday – spending it with those you love most in the world.

  16. You are a very fortunate woman!

  17. Lovely photos, gorgeous children, happy post! So happy you are having a lovely trip xo

  18. THIS is living life fully– to love and be so grateful for what you have!!
    you have raised your children well. wishing all four of you a delightful time together.

  19. so grown up!
    And gorge too!
    WOW
    & Bravo to you Mom 🙂
    xxCarolg

  20. You think this is good, just wait until you have grand children. sometimes you think your heart will burst!

  21. Karen from Wisconsin

    Thank you, Corey, for saying what I didn’t know how to say, but could feel, about my five children. You have two treasures…true gifts from the Almighty….

  22. So happy to see your circle of love. Happy you are all together !

  23. What a beautiful post. I love it that you are so open with us – spontaneous with your feelings, generous with your family photos. It warms my heart to see you all so happy. Enjoy your trip and each other.
    Happy New Year!

  24. What a gorgeous family! So wonderful that you are all spending the holiday together. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  25. pattwolverton71@comcast.net

    I feel the same way about my daughters, now 35 and 38. And just when I thought it could not get any better…..Grandchildren. They are now 17 and 19. And yes, yes, yes…The oldest daughter, husband and grandchildren live two doors down, and youngest daughter looking for a house in the neighborhood after finishing vet school and living in far away places. Now maybe time someday for more of those wonderful grandchildren. I could not be any happier and content.
    I think I have seen those faces Chelsea makes in her fathers pictures and the Amaro pictures…

  26. Such beautiful, happy children! I know your feelings…my daughter is 24, and son is 22…it just gets better with time! I miss them like crazy, but that makes the time we do share together all that much sweeter.
    Thanks for sharing.

  27. Every year I say “this could not get better” and every year I am wrong. 4 kids and each age with each child is a new adventure I can’t wait to experience. How right you are

  28. Such a gorgeous family. Congratulations, Corey! I think it’s funny that Yann is making a face above. He couldn’t have done that when you first met, right?!

  29. jend’isère

    Your pair of stars with parents shine together as a beautiful constellation.

  30. Exactly how I feel about my son Corey..he will soon be 23..he was born 2 months before I turned 36 and I always felt so lucky to have him as it seemed that I was never going to have a child due to medical problems..He is indeed my “shining star”.

  31. yes, shining stars that make our hearts burst with joy and pride. my three stars are now married and starting families of their own and their little stars bring more joy than you thin is even possible!! how I wish they were all close by… great post Corey! happy new year

  32. God Bless you and your shining stars. I send out a hug to you and your precious family…hugs and happy new year to dear Annie too.

  33. Well, there’s just hardly anything to say after that, Corey! Lucky, lucky, lucky – and blessed and probably part of the reason why they are so wonderful.
    I just sent my youngest daughter back to Brooklyn (the one who looks like Chelsea). As she finished gathering her things that last morning, she finally stopped and challenged me – “Are you just going to keep staring at me until I leave?” “Yep”, I said. “I want to soak up every possible sight and sound and fragrance of you so I can keep it inside my heart until I see you again.” Ah, there is no love like the love for one’s children!

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