'children will not remember you for the material things you provided
but for the feeling that you cherished them.'
~ robert evans
raise of hands please - who out there is still pretty stressed, thinking of the last minute things needed to be done and purchased... who is forgetting to smile, to laugh, to breathe?
i am ...
chances are the kids are done with school today - perhaps you are looking at a short day at work tomorrow or finished for the week today...
rush, rush, rush...
and naturally, life keeps interjecting so that my best laid plans get sidetracked - but it's ok... nick's trumpet got lost at school, alex ended up needing a ride home instead of taking the bus, and... and...
it took my darling first born to know what her mom needed - this heart made in the snow... and even at 17 she was so excited when she called me to 'come look'... (and because i didn't know, in my head, i am thinking 'what? i am just trying to put the dishes away, get the laundry switched over, pick up, so that i can... ')
and it's ok... we are going to be ok... i need to laugh with them, hug them and slow down... not be grumpy because they ate all of the cookies (so i have none to give away!)... which makes kid sense, but not grown-up sense...
so i will try to get some cookies in, make a couple of things for people in our circle (& you cannot create when you are all in a knot)...
i hope you aren't doing what i am, but if you are - i hope you can stop, take a breath and readjust your thinking... it will be over before you know it... your life will be too... so enjoy...
thanks em, you knew just what i needed... that was the best gift of all ~
I am wishing that you will be able to relax and slow down and untangle awhile. What a blessing to have a child whose heart is so full of giving. Beautiful reminder that there are more important things. Thank you for sharing that bit of your soul. I love coming here because you always give me so much to think about. I find you to be a refuge in my crazy world and I feel blessed to call you friend.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wealth of inspiration in the New Year!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Sweet, cherish them as they venture into the world , children grow up way too fast xxx
ReplyDeleteahhh, each time i read your stuff it never cease to strike a cord in my heart.
ReplyDelete"i need to laugh with them, hug them and slow down... not be grumpy because they ate all of the cookies (so i have none to give away!)... which makes kid sense, but not grown-up sense..."
so true so true ...
"i hope you aren't doing what i am, but if you are - i hope you can stop, take a breath and readjust your thinking... it will be over before you know it... your life will be too... so enjoy..."
yes, i know ... i will try, i will surely try..
have a blessed christmas my fren :))
great reminder, thanks for such a wonderful post!
ReplyDeletehope you have a wonderful xmas and new year!
Hope you do slow down and remember to breathe - I am trying.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you Health, Happiness, Love and Peace!
Slowing down to enjoy the moment sure is easier to say than do.... but... enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWe're trying to enjoy our last few days here in Idaho. Sure makes things easier to enjoy when I'm not the one hosting. I'm watching everyone else scramble around.. :)
merry christmas.
A merry Chritmas to you dear Marie Jane.
ReplyDeleteRelax and enjoy your kiddoes before they leave the nest; you can always bake more cookies, but you'll never have another Christmas quite like this one! A blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones!
ReplyDeleteThe test is to keep the joyful spirit of a child with us as much as possible. Children are our reminders of what's important. Bravo for Em! P.S. Love your new banner!
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