My mom made two beautiful nightgowns for me right around the time I was Asha's age. I finished this nightgown for Asha today, and enjoyed watching her excitement as I reflected on my own.
It is interesting how my prospective has changed over the years. When I was in college and was taking all the childhood education classes, my judgmental eyes and immature prospective led me to make a list of what my mom was doing wrong. I often got in trouble for giving parenting tips off that list. I felt excited to raise my own children so I could try the new and better way of raising. Once I had Jerome, I quickly gained respect for my mom's selfless act of going through the pain of bringing me into this world and caring for me. I was humbled and determined to work as hard as she did. Now that I have four, I am constantly in awe of what my mom has accomplished. Raising five children in suburbia Tokyo while working as a nurse was no easy task, especially how she did it. She never cut corners and always strived for excellence. I would be happy if I could pass along to my children even half of what she has given me.
Perhaps that is one of the reasons I sew. I am trying to carry on the heritage.
fabric: double gauzepattern: vintage Simplicity pattern from etsy
size: 8
7 comments:
I had the same feelings. I used to be more critical of my mom too before I had kids. Once I had Nicky and discovered how it really is to be a mom, I was much more forgiving and respectful. I love your sewing and Asha's new nightgown. I admire you so much.
いや～、泣いてしまいそうになりました。
私はまりちゃんのこと、今既にかなり尊敬してるよ。この間まりちゃんが日本に来たとき、まりちゃんのバイタリティーに圧倒されてしまって、私はもっともっと動くべきなんじゃないか、とすごく思った。
・・すぐ忘れちゃうんだけどねぇ。笑
そのナイトガウン、半袖のパフスリーブで作っても超可愛いんじゃない？
・・いつ私のできる？
So true.... It is easy to be critical without experience. I was touched by your words and had similar feelings to my mother. She was also a wonderful mother.
Oh- and the nightgown was beautiful.
The double gauze looks so comfortable!
It took me a few months living in my moms basement to be re-trained in motherhood. I've learned that we can't do it ALL as moms but we CAN do what is most important.
You are doing a wonderful job!! (In sewing and mothering).
I love it! And the baptism dress is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see it in person on Saturday. It will just be me and the girls because all of the boys have soccer at 9:30.
ゆりか嬢
私も家にいた時はいつもだらしない、働かないって言われてたからね。気持ちわかるよ。
パフもかわいいね。もう一枚作ってみようかな。
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