tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232290891112002879.post7205548625048136391..comments2023-06-21T07:37:52.268-07:00Comments on Simple Things: Happy Moments #1J9sHappinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584533113770166401noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232290891112002879.post-62837372021499829092015-01-27T05:54:22.309-08:002015-01-27T05:54:22.309-08:00This is such a wonderful post. As I type we are ha...This is such a wonderful post. As I type we are having a blizzard of epic proportions here on the east coast of USA and I am realizing how important it is to live a simple and mindful life. Your post has reminded me of that. Also, your enthusiastic partner knows how to have fun indeed. I laughed as well!aspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232290891112002879.post-72780642471395672702015-01-19T21:39:56.443-08:002015-01-19T21:39:56.443-08:00I like your idea of scheduling specific times for ...I like your idea of scheduling specific times for your daughter. How important must she feel to know that she is top priority in Mum's schedule on paper as well as in your heart. Apart from the practical nature of this, it is a great way to boost and maintain a child's self-esteem. You are very wise.<br />When our children grow up, it isn't the activities or bought things that they hold most fondly in their hearts and memories, it is the time that parents took to be with them, pay attention to them, listen to them and put their needs first and foremost. My children frequently remind me that they don't begrudge that I got too sick for them to do a lot of the things that other children do - they tell me "the best thing is that now you are not going out to work, you are home more for us and always there for a cuddle or a chat". <br />Doing a quiet activity, one on one, has allowed my children to open discussion about personal issues that may otherwise not have an opportunity to be aired elsewhere in the family routine. Some of the most significant conversations and personal growth have happened in this way and it gives me, as a parent, new insights into my children's perspectives. <br />Like you, often this is all while I am propped up in bed or laying on the couch and that doesn't seem to matter as much as the fact that I am 'present' physically and spiritually with them. What a lovely post you have shared today.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232290891112002879.post-17472632448017121192015-01-18T02:35:27.821-08:002015-01-18T02:35:27.821-08:00Such lovely happy moments. Somehow you and your d...Such lovely happy moments. Somehow you and your daughter spending time together made me a little teary - in a good way - at the wonderfulness of that. It is a beautiful thing. I love pasties and yours look delicious!! I hope you have lots more happy times this week. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232290891112002879.post-51477773830495231392015-01-18T00:34:28.939-08:002015-01-18T00:34:28.939-08:00That sounds like a lovely week. Brean is somewher...That sounds like a lovely week. Brean is somewhere I've been meaning to visit for ages, I really must take the children there, I know they'd love it. We're often at Clevedon though, it's great for children - lots of rocks for scrambling over, sea glass to be found and a nice long front for scooting along. Your after school time with Little Lady sounds lovely. There's something very special about the quiet chit chat as you work on something together. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and another good week Janine. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com