by jphilo | Apr 25, 2013 | Out and About
- Matt Mooney of 99 Balloons talked about his love for his children, one of whom is in heaven, from a wise and sacrificial heart. His words took my breath away.
- A pregnant mom played dolls with her 2 1/2-year-old while waiting to board the plane. Her little girl responded with joy.
- A dad and his toddler rode back and forth, back and forth on the moving sidewalks in the terminal. You should have seen that little guy’s smile.
Who’ve you seen doing a good job of parenting lately?
Now’s your chance to give ’em a shout out in the comment box!
by jphilo | Sep 11, 2012 | Top Ten Tuesday
Last week’s top ten list highlighted the positives of living in an empty nest. In the interest of full disclosure, this top ten shares what I miss now that the kids are grown and gone.
10. Getting the kids out of the house was always a good excuse for going to the pool.
9. Watching them play and wondering what they’ll be like as adults.
8. Getting goofy and giggling together.
7. Seeing them learn from simple things like water, wind, and dirt.
6. Belly laughs.
5. Dressing up in costumes and playing make-believe.
4. Reading aloud and getting lost in books together.
3. Snuggles.
2. Walking down the street, holding hands.
1. Looking at the world through a child’s eyes…again.
What do you other empty nesters miss about having little kids at home? Those of you who are raising youngsters, what will you miss when they’re grown? Leave a comment.
