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!)
- regan: my 14yo used to lock himself in the bathroom and paint indian “war paint” all over his face using...
- Activities Coordinator: My sister had that hair. My husband had that hair. Why, oh why didn’t my children get...
- Kathryn: Oh my! Rilla is a miniature Beanie!
- angela: A couple years ago, I spotted someone signing at a Living Stones retreat (back when K and I were newbies in...
- Alice Gunther: Oh so very, very cute! And all those golden curls are a joy to behold!
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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You’re a gonner now. How could you refuse that grin anything?
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 6:44 amStill as adorable as ever!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 7:44 amHe’s postively adorable, give him a hug from us!!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 7:45 amYep, I can now see (thank you for sharing!) why you are every bit as smitten with the new grin as you were with the old.
Does he not just melt your heart on a daily basis?
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 7:58 amThere are few things cuter on a child than a toothless grin, and you get to enjoy this one for several years! I never did tire of Ellie’s.
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 10:46 amToo cute! And with a touch of mischief as well. I can imagine where he got that from!
Loved the photo album too. You’ve got such adorable children.
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 12:47 pmBack to say I loved getting another look at all those wonderful pictures. Beautiful album!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 3:25 pmWonderful pictures! Wonderboy’s grin is priceless!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 5:21 pmThat is too cute for words!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 5:37 pmAwwwwww…. he is just too cute!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 7:35 pmThanks for sharing. And Happy New Year!
Good gravy, he’s just adorable! Love the wink!
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 7:46 pmHe’s so cute! Looks like he’d get lot’s of hugs from his sisters.
Posted on December 31st, 2007 at 11:00 pmHe is too darn cute.
Posted on January 1st, 2008 at 5:29 pm