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Sweet stuff for Spring | FIMBY — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:50:15 +0000

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By: Dawn Suzette

Dawn Suzette — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:12:55 +0000

I was just talking to my mom tonight about the space in our lives for play and following our interests. So important.
We have dinner together each night and always hike together on the weekends… allowing the kids to pick the spot.
I am trying to bring more traditions into our lives. I think you are so right about how those traditions provide comfort. With so much change going on with their little bodies and minds I think it is nice for them to know there are some things in life they can expect and look forward to.

By: Lisa @ WellGrounded Life

Lisa @ WellGrounded Life — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:33:31 +0000

Stefani,
This is a beautiful post– I love the analogy of the white space of margins so necessary to our ability to clearly read a page. As a painter, I also know that to work with white space on your canvas is a skill that many have a hard time with.

Much easier just to fill it all up– but when we allow intentional white space to define what we prioritize in life, we are really elevating and enjoying those precious things so much more!

It has me thinking on what I prioritize and where I can be more intentional about white space in our schedule! Thank you!
.-= Lisa @ WellGrounded Life’s last blog: At the Heart of Self Care =-.

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:02:47 +0000

Have to add that I also LOVE the stories your pictures tell

Wonderful!
.-= Kara’s last blog: At the Craft Table with Rae Grant: Egg Cartons – Imagine the Possibilities =-.

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:34 +0000

“no matter where the world takes us, the dinner table is our anchor” – I love this!

Beautiful post … relevant, I think, to any parent – homeschooler or not. Thank you!
.-= Kara’s last blog: At the Craft Table with Rae Grant: Egg Cartons – Imagine the Possibilities =-.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:53:16 +0000

This is something that I am really struggling with right now. We have 3 children ages 3. 2 and 6 months. We are members of a small church where everyone is “family.” The a couple of the other moms are very active in teaching, serving in the nursery, ect. I always feel compelled to do the same. This often means that we are rushing our meals two nights a week and everyone gets cranky. I would love to hear from other moms on how they handled this!!! Thank you for sharing!

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:46:55 +0000

I’d like to echo the thoughts of the previous posters as well…it’s nice to know that we are not alone in this way of thinking. It can sometimes be difficult to focus on OUR family and not allow the outside voices to cloud our vision.

As a mama to two boys (under the age of five), I need to remind myself that they need time and we should not worry if our day looks different from another family’s day. We don’t have to do it all to be “successful.” Indeed, enjoying one another’s company is a wonderful measure of success.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:40:58 +0000

Awesome. THANK YOU. How timely for me to remember we are NOT alone!! Sometimes we feel like we are swimming against a tide, and truthfully, we probably are. But it’s good to know every now and then we are not alone. Thank you for your wonderful post!