"forever is composed of nows." ~ emily dickinson
This year I wanted to start a tradition of sleeping under the tree some time before Christmas with the kids. We did not do anything fancy, no movie or popcorn or anything like that. We kept it very simple. The excitement of the pull out bed and the tree was almost more than these two could handle. They were so excited! Jordan could hardly believe that there was really a bed inside our couch. It took the kids forever to fall asleep. I was so sore when I woke up the next morning, heck I don't think my body has forgiven me yet. But it was worth it all. Drew told the kids he was not going to sleep with us and Jordan told him he had to because in his words, "it was a family event."
The other day my mom asked me what I think my kids will remember about the holidays. My hope is that they will be joyful memories. I know that they are not going to remember what toy they got and who they got it from. I hope they can remember that they were always loved beyond measure. My hope is that they will remember some of our traditions. Traditions of being together, being loved and being happy. Traditions that build strong family bonds, and hopefully they will be wonderful and vibrant family memories.
Now head on over and see what my friend Misty Setzler, Lubbock, TX Photographer has come up with for the theme this week.
The other day my mom asked me what I think my kids will remember about the holidays. My hope is that they will be joyful memories. I know that they are not going to remember what toy they got and who they got it from. I hope they can remember that they were always loved beyond measure. My hope is that they will remember some of our traditions. Traditions of being together, being loved and being happy. Traditions that build strong family bonds, and hopefully they will be wonderful and vibrant family memories.
Now head on over and see what my friend Misty Setzler, Lubbock, TX Photographer has come up with for the theme this week.
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5 comments:
Christine! Man, you've got to give a warning to grab a kleenex if you're going to write such loving and warm thoughts like that! Oh, I can't decide which grabbed me more: your image or your words. Great new tradition. Maybe next time add in more cushion for your back. Those pull-outs are terrible!
This is my favourite photo of yours in 2011! So peaceful!
And such beautiful words!
Beautiful shot and what a lovely and magical tradition your starting.
What a magical image!! And you know, they remember the simplest things the most! I realized that last year! SO fun! I think you've started a new tradition!
this is so lovely, the image and the post......an amazing capture!
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