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One of my greatest pleasures comes from simply observing my girls. Seeing the world through their eyes is a beautiful reminder for me to just slow down, discover magic and quietly breathe in the beauty that is all around us, wherever we are.
Yesterday morning I was in the kitchen making the girls breakfast and watching Isabella. She was near the table and gathering some of her very favorite toy playmates around her in a semi-circle. Once the tribe were settled she individually asked each and every one of them, "Tell me something that made you laugh today" Then she would sit silently simply listening to what they were sharing with her.
Clearly I was too far away to hear their responses, yet I fully believe she heard each one and carried all of their stories of joy with her in that moment.
Tell me something that made you laugh today.
love the being kind and present started so young.
i mean really - is that most of our battle.
she is growing up. i love getting to watch all of
your chickadees growing. of course i feel so old.
but i did seem to get my mama start much sooner.
i will have a reply for you soon.
Posted by: kelly | April 09, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Watching the movie Hop with my youngest and enjoying the special time we had, just the two of us.
Posted by: Tina | April 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM
children are the best teachers. :)
my son made me laugh today when he came into the bedroom while i was changing, and stated very simply, "ma, i see your boobs." then he walked out.
Posted by: Brittany | April 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM
ruby, 3 1/2, and i in conversation yesterday:
ruby: "is the answer yes or no?"
me: "well, the answer is maybe."
ruby: "maybe's not on my list. it's yes or no."
me: "okay, then i guess it's no."
ruby: "then...maybe's on my list."
Posted by: renée | April 10, 2011 at 03:46 PM
When my friend Jes said the fairy she gave me was like her protecting me but not in a creepy way. :) So funny I laughed out loud all by myself in my little apartment.
Posted by: Eileen | April 14, 2011 at 06:51 PM
accidentally texting the wrong person. Even in embarrassment I can laugh. :)
Posted by: Midge's Memoirs | April 15, 2011 at 09:26 AM
What a lovely little moment noticed!
let's see... watching my younger son try to drive his plasma car straight out the front door; watching both of them play off each other's silliness at the dinner table; watching the younger one put a hooded bath towel on his head backwards and run around stumbling into things...
So glad you reminded me to stop & notice!
Posted by: Christina | April 15, 2011 at 03:57 PM
I just posted something on Tina's facebook. Her daughter just got her learners permit. I LAUGHED.. It made me happy.. Then I said you took your driving test in my old Lincoln Mark iv. Could life get any sweeter..
Posted by: windylindy | April 15, 2011 at 09:19 PM
a happy moment today was waking up and discovering your blog.
i love seeing and learning from women who are loving enough to share slices of their lives with the world.. i'm only 17 but i realize that the so called "role models" on television can't even come close to the enlightenment of trying mothers. just the way you talk about your children makes me look forward to growing up and experiencing something similar. so i'm excited to continue reading your blog! thanks!
Posted by: Betsy | April 22, 2011 at 06:24 AM
christopher singing to the Willy Wonka soundtrack and doing his own facial gestures :)
Posted by: Patricia Dolan | April 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM