One of my favourite parts of my little coffee challenge has been my time spent with Darby. The last 18 months have been a roller coaster journey for me emotionally, often with very sad and difficult times interspersed with happy and extraordinary moments . I know that a lot of the time I don't know how to process everything, or how to cope and I really don't know how his little mind thinks, but I can imagine it has been a tough time for him too... .. My coffee pilgrimage has been my coping mechanism and without it I'd probably be a mess, so I am so so so thankful that our coffee time together is such a happy and positive bonding experience..... He has grown to love it as much as I do... Our coffees together are an integral part of our day and have grown to be so precious to us both (I hope he will still want to have coffee with me in 20 years to come.)
Over this time Darby has developed his own appreciation for coffee (no caffeine has ever touched his lips!, just babycinos ) .. even trying to incorporate it as part of his day.. There have been times he has asked to have a "coffee" over going to the park !!!! I don't hear too many kids saying that at his age!! He likes to start the day with a coffee.. a habit he has obviously learnt from me... I'm a good teacher!!
He knows mummy's coffee order by heart and he always offers to pay, with my money of course! At times he has told me he wants to be a barista when he grows up, although his other talent is in photo taking... He is my little budding photographer and most of the photos of me on this blog, he has proudly taken!
He knows mummy's coffee order by heart and he always offers to pay, with my money of course! At times he has told me he wants to be a barista when he grows up, although his other talent is in photo taking... He is my little budding photographer and most of the photos of me on this blog, he has proudly taken!
Of course there are times when there have been tantrums, meltdowns, quick exits as well as quite a few takeaway coffees.. lots of spilt drinks, a few smashed glasses (by accident of course), and running around and causing chaos but these episodes happen rarely so I am always happy to take the risk!
I know I will get all sentimental when I think about Darby's role in my journey and how he has helped me to get to where I am... but I am so truly, eternally thankful that I have been able to share my coffee experiences with him!
Until next time... Life is too short to drink crappy coffee
Linking up with Kate at Kate Says Stuff for Thankful Thursday. What are you thankful for today?
Thanks for linking up today Jane, I'm so thankful to have found your blog! I'm a huuuuuuge coffee fan. Can not function without it lets be honest. I've just been reading through some previous posts and I feel right at home now ;)
ReplyDeleteYour little man is gorgeous!! how could you not be thankful for him?
What a gorgeous coffee companion you have there Jane. How wonderful to have this awesome little man by your side and I'm sure you will be having coffee together for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteDarby is so precious. It's so cool that you're bonding over coffee.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I bet he will still be having coffee with his Mama 20 years from now.
You are soo going to look back on this time in the future and just cherish those memories with your little guy. Darby sounds like an absolute treasure and though you have had so many ups and downs, I am so glad for you , that you have that gorgeous little dude as your wing man xx
ReplyDelete@Kate... Thanks Kate.. Its nice to find someone who loves coffee as much as me!!! Some days it is my oxygen!! Yes Darby is the light in my life!! Have loved participating in Thankful Thursday! Will make sure I do it again! xxx
ReplyDelete@Happyland Thanks so much... He is a true little gem to me..xxxx
@Jayne Hopefully he will be picking up the tab in 20 years to come!!! (or working as a barista and making the best coffee in town ; ) xxxx
@Sonia.... Thanks hon...Yep I am glad I have taken so many pics of my journey too.. in a crappy year he has been the light in in and a perfect little wingman!!!! xxxx