And speaking of growing up -- isn't she? She looks so like a little girl now. Where did my baby Yee go?
It's tough for me to be completely present in the moment as a stay-at-home mom. Honestly, some days I am just flat-out bored (guilty admission -- let's keep that just b/w us, okay?). When I see pictures like this one and realize how quickly my children are growing up, I remind myself how important it is to be intentional about parenting.
Soooo, in the interest of doing something worthwhile with my dear ones, I am setting a goal this spring to get a garden started for my children. Amanda Soule dedicates a portion of her book, The Creative Family, to gardening with kids. I plan to follow her suggestions: let Ian choose what veggies to plant, help him make garden markers, and keep a garden journal. Pray for rain, people!
More on Amanda Soule tomorrow. I could seriously blog every day about her amazing ideas, but then, this wouldn't be my blog, it would be hers! I'm off to dig in dirt!
It's hard to be an intentional parent when they are young and can't do much but eat and sleep! :-) It's also hard when you are trying to juggle work and baby, i don't know how people do it without feeling like they aren't neglecting one or the other! You are an amazing mom, i hope i can be as hands on with Cami as she grows up! Love your blogs!
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