PRESENTS

PRESENTS, PRESENTS, PRESENTS

The birthday party's over

And I've got a sleepy head,

But I got so many presents

That I can't get near my bed.

They're stacked from porch to parlor,

They're jammed up on the stair,

They're piled in front of all the doors- 

I can't get anywhere.

I can't get to the kitchen

And I'm starvin' for some food.

I can't get to the closet

So I'm shiverin' in the nude.

I can't get out to go to school,

And I can't go to the show,

And I can't get to the bathroom

Where I really have to go.

And it's painfully surprising

To find life's not too pleasant

When you become a prisoner of 

Too many presents.

Shel Silverstein 

This past weekend Carson was showered with love & affection........ and gifts,  lots and lots of gifts.  

Because of how amazing she is, and because we love her so, we went overboard.  

I'm hoping to spend a day this week cleaning out her room and toys with her.  She has always been amazing about donating the old to make room for the new. 

It's just another thing that I love about her.

The Voice

There is a voice inside of you

That whispers all day long,

"I feel this is right for me,

I know that this is wrong."

No teacher, preacher, parent, friend

Or wise man can decide

What's right for you-just listen to

The voice that speaks inside.

Shel Silverstein

image: via Suzanne Shade

Outside or Underneath

Bob bought a hundred-dollar suit

But couldn't afford any underwear.
Says he, "If your outside looks real good
No one will know what's under there."

Jack bought some hundred-dollar shorts
But wore a suit with rips and tears.
Says he, "It won't matter what people see
As long as I know what's under there."

Tom bought a flute and a box of crayons,
Some bread and cheese and a golden pear.
And as for his suit or his underwear
He doesn't think about them much......or care.

Shel Silverstein

Simple living.

Freedom from the constant want and need for more.

Consuming mindfully. Living intentionally.

The tragedy of the Tsunami in Japan is heartbreaking! It is a reminder of just how fast everything can be taken away from you.

Its got me thinking.....about life, our life, our family......

Today, I'm thankful for the happiness that is in my home.

What are you thankful for?

photo: LeLove.blogspot.com

A Magic Carpet Ride

You have a magic carpet
That will whiz you through the air,
To Spain or Maine or Africa
If you just tell it where.
So will you let it take you
Where you've never been before.
Or will you buy some drapes to match
And use it
On your
Floor?
Shel Silverstein

Is there anything more magical then watching your child experience something for the first time?

This weekend we took our daughter to Disney. While riding The Magic Carpet Ride I looked over and watched the wind blowing through her hair, the sun shining on her cheeks, and listened to her squeals of delight. I was totally swept up in it! Dreaming, believing, wishing ......for her!

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