July 29, 2010 - Women

 

Strong Women:    May we know them,

May we be them,   May we Raise them.

Thoughts, hopes and wishes for today.

~K

July 28, 2010 – Chugging Along

Today, driving through town, through a fairly typical route, we crossed over railroad tracks.  These are the same railroad tracks we pass many times a week as we go about our day to day errands and tasks.

Today, though, was different.  From the backseat, my two year old yells, “TRAIN TRACKS!” with excitement.

The second it registered, I knew it was my moment of the day.
For you see, up until this moment, it’s never been called a “TRAIN” track.  It’s been a ‘choo choo crack’.

I heard this word, and to many, it may seem silly, or ordinary, but to me, it was crystal clear, perfection… an affirmation of what I do, of what we do, of how he is developing and learning… simple, single syllable, beauty.

I am so grateful for having these moments, for noticing these moments, for my children and for their wonderful daily development.

And so, for today… it’s “TRAIN”.  Just that simple.  Overnight, no longer a ‘choo choo’.  In his own time, in his own words, as he grows.

I’m so glad and so immensely grateful to be chugging along on this ride.

~K

July 26, 2010 – The Mustn’ts

 

Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me -
Anything can happen, child
ANYTHING can be.

~ Shel Silverstein

 

I introduced my children to the wonderful words of Shel Silverstein today.  I hope they grow, incorporating into their lives this positivity, this belief in themselves, this creativity, this strong will, this wonder.   Good words for today.

~K

July 25, 2010 – Goodness

People who know you, help you, laugh with you, who are effortless to be around.   Happiness.  Family.  Love.

Surrounded by friends and family.  What could be better?  Grateful for happy days.  Smiles and fun.  Without worries and filled with good times.  I’ll gladly take it.

~K

July 24, 2010 – Family

A house full of family.  Overflowing.  Busting at the seams.  Squeezing to find space.  Always making space.

Sharing.  Laughing.  Smiling.  Helping.  Hugging.

Wonderful.  Chaotic.   Full of love.  A safe haven.  Comforting.

Funny how busy and bundled can be so fantastic.

~K

July 23, 2010 – When life hands you dirt…

Ever heard that saying, ‘when life hands you lemons, make lemonade?"   I couldn’t help but to think of that and smile rather than focus on the negative in this situation.

In the middle of our home renovation, a previously undiscovered old septic tank revealed itself… in the form of a gigantic hole in what was once my beautifully manicured, lush grass.

Nothing to do, we broke up the concrete and filled in the hole with dirt.   I’ll have to wait to seed or sod the space… until the renovation is finished or until the fall when the best time to grow grass may be.

And so, now my front yard consists of a filled in dirt hole.   The kids and I went out to play in the yard as we do on many hot summer days.  Instead of being able to run and play in the grass… we had mud.  Lots of mud.

And that’s when that whole, ‘lemon to lemonade’ quote came to mind.  And so, when life hands you dirt, …. throw some water on it and play in the mud! 

 

 

Good Times.

~K

July 22, 2010 – Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday sweet girl.  Six years ago you made me a mommy.  I am so grateful for this honor. 

~K