Every day is complicated, messy, and full of friction. And every day has glorious or cozy moments worth celebrating. I seldom bother to chronicle the friction and the mess because writing time is fleeting and precious—and childhood even more so. I’d rather capture the small joys that I might forget—or take for granted—if I don’t take time to set them down in words.
(Excerpt from
this post about Real Life, quoted here because I don't want anyone to be under the impression that things are always perfect around here! Heaven knows we are anything but. Perfect, frictionless, orderly? Nope. Happy? Most of the time!)
- Teri: I love reading your blog - and had to comment today since you had me so curious and then laughing out loud....
- mamacrow: lol lol lol! That hair is NOT fair… and you look great! I just hope I look that great when I’m...
- Love2learn Mom: I love it!!!
- Margaret in Minnesota: You had me there, at first–you totally had me. I saw the title and thought, “Are...
- sarah: Is it okay for another woman to say this? - you are gorgeous! At 41 weeks. I agree with Layla. So not fair....
Be like the bird
Who, pausing in flight
On limb too slight,
Feels it give way beneath her,
Yet sings,
Knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
Six Things to Include in Your Child's Day:
meaningful work
imaginative play
good books
beauty (art, music, nature)
ideas to ponder and discuss
prayer
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Your kids are so, so beautiful. Our house is on the market too, I know what you mean about the hair…
Posted on July 7th, 2006 at 1:46 pmI remember trying to sell our house. It is so hard to keep clean, esp. with kids!
On another note. I am considering purchasing the Wedgits you have recommended, but they are expensive. Are they really worth it?
Posted on July 8th, 2006 at 6:02 amTheresia says:
I’m right there with you on the hair loss thing. Our sweet baby , Annemarie was born March 30. My hair is coming out by the handfuls. I said yesterday that my bathroom floor has a ‘hair carpet’ these days. yuck. I was starting to worry but your post reassured me that all is normal. You’d think I’d remember these things after 8 babies.
Posted on July 9th, 2006 at 11:34 amI found that ponytails and braids helped control it somewhat. Is there an age when we’re “too old” for braids?? I remember my mom saying she was too old for ponies and braids but is there really a cut-off point? Hmm….
Posted on July 10th, 2006 at 8:04 am