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!)
- sarah: Is it okay for another woman to say this? - you are gorgeous! At 41 weeks. I agree with Layla. So not fair....
- Layla: Hee — this was priceless. Also: Could you *be* any cuter? Not even “aw, you’re cute to be a...
- Jamie: ROFL!!
- Penny in VT: You are so brave… ROFLOL- I love the twinkle in your eye behind the camera, and if I may...
- Celeste: Okay, Lissa, I’m a regular reader but not usually a commenter–but this post has me cracking up...
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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Thanks, Lissa, for all your organizing. It made the job pretty easy.
Your baby is so gorgeous btw. I’ve spent the past few days catching up and she lights up the internet.
Posted on July 24th, 2006 at 1:38 amWhere do I sign up to volunteer to host a Carnival ??
Posted on July 24th, 2006 at 10:49 am