"It Will Give You the Strength to Carry an Elephant"

Toca Boca's Chris Lindgren shares a Mother's Day reflection.

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Parker Barry
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chris_zoo_trafficBeing a mother sometimes means carrying a crying, almost sleeping 3-year-old on your back while pushing a pram uphill after a full day at the zoo. As long as you get one moment like the one in this picture, it will give you the strength to carry an elephant.
 
chris_drawingIt’s always the right time to sit down and draw. There is always a story to be told. Never hurry on a walk. These are things you tend to forget when getting older. Having a 5-year-old in the family puts you back on track again.
 
chris_babyThank you baby Lena for making me focus less on my bangs and more on loving you.
 

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