"Mothers from miles around worried about Zuckerman's swing. They feared some child would fall off. But no child ever did. Children almost always hang onto things tighter than their parents think they will."
--E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
Isn't that the truth?
Sometimes good parenting advice pops up where I least expected it--
simply a great post, and a great way of saying our children do love us more than we think they do (or at least more than they act like at times :-) Your blog is beautiful!
As many times as I've read Charlotte's Web I'm amazed that I've never taken notice of those wise words. Yes, with two active boys I must remember them.
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Surely I have a delightful inheritance. Psalm 16:5-6
music to my ears...
I like...
-knowing that I have eternal life -the smell of rain -dark chocolate -inductive Bible studies -flowers on my kitchen table -coffee -drinking coffee with my husband -my girls in pigtails -music -coloring with my son -taking my children to the library -kissing my daughter's chubby cheeks -losing weight -saving money -books by Elisabeth Elliot -rice -reading to my kids -good preaching -giving gifts (especially to my kids) -hugs from my husband -blogging -campfires -candles -laughing with my sisters -Anthropologie -vintage fabric -hearing from friends -praying for my kids -maternity clothes -the 2nd trimester of pregnancy -the sound of my husband's voice -American history -looking at maps -Winter Olympics -baking
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My favorite children's book! Just popping in to say Hi and thank you for your thoughts on here. =)
I have a soft spot for this book! Eerie, because I *just* posted and referenced this book!
Wonderful advice too ;)
We just watched this movie tonight!
Love E.B. White! Good reminder!
simply a great post, and a great way of saying our children do love us more than we think they do (or at least more than they act like at times :-) Your blog is beautiful!
Amen. And when they're adults, let 'em be adults, too.
As many times as I've read Charlotte's Web I'm amazed that I've never taken notice of those wise words. Yes, with two active boys I must remember them.
darling. a very good reminder. and a reminder for me to not hold too tightly to my children (as i often do).
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