Dear Squishy,
Something they don’t tell parents when you first have a child is how much parents learn from children. Most often people think of the parents as teachers, but really our children teach us too.
One of the most amazing parts of being a parent is watching you discover the world around you. Things that didn’t seem like much of anything to me, are the bees knees to you!
I love watching you explore and learn. You get so excited, and I can’t help but get excited with you.
It’s as if I am seeing the world all over again with a fresh pair of eyes. And if anyone can show me the beauty in the smallest of life’s pleasures it is you. Your curiosity is contagious.
I love you Squishy man. Thank you for teaching me to look twice at the little things.
Xoxxo,
Mama
*Dear Squishy is my version of (a less than) Wordless Wednesday where each week I write a letter to my son.
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I love the picture of him running in the sand with the ray of sunshine! Watching children explore their world is amazing!!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:40 am
I love that one too!
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This is my first time stopping by your blog. That letter to your sun is BEAUTIFUL!! and so true. Chilred really are a gift.
Alissa@look.find.inspire
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:40 am
Thanks Alissa!
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Beautiful post for your Squishy Man – adorable smile!
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Wow! Your letter to your son and the photographs were just beautiful!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:39 am
Thank you Nicole!
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the pictures tell what you are saying!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:39 am
Thanks! I am off to check your blog, sorry it took me a bit. Life has been chaotic but consider me your newest follower!
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What a sweet post! And so true too. Things that we wouldn’t even bother to stop and look at bring wonder to a child’s eyes. Great pics!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:37 am
Thanks LeeAnn!
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i totally agree with you!..my child gave me a new life….beautiful pix!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:40 am
Thank you Judy!
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You make being a mom look so fun! I remember those days of exploring and stopping to pick everything up. It’s hard now to imagine they were ever so little.
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:37 am
They do grow WAY to fast!
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Your pics remind me of similar ones when my daughter was squishy’s age with the same excitement and concentration in the natural world. Now our puppy reminds me of the joy of total enthusiasm for life.
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:37 am
That is a really fun way to do it all over again!
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I love your Dear Squishy posts. Isn’t it just amazing how much joy comes from watching your child learn and experience new things!
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Having kids has definitely shaped me into a new and better woman. I have learned so much from my two children.
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:36 am
I couldn’t have said it better myself!!
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What a special way to document these memories for you both to look back on! Love the photos!
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I love your Dear Squishy post each week!
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Super fun pictures!! I love how kids have no cares in the world!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:33 am
It is beautiful to watch isn’t it!!
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Life through the eyes of children is amazing! Great posting. Thanks for sharing your family with us. He is so CUTE!
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Emily Reply:
January 27th, 2012 at 12:31 am
Oh thank you Cathy, I think so, but I am a bit biased.
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Thank you for linking up with me! And I love learning how to explore the world again with my kids, it’s just so much fun.
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isn’t that the truth? life is always fresh when viewed through the eyes of a child. i am blessed to be the mother of 5 and one of them is always showing me something new.
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Awww…love this post! It is so true!
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Aaahhhh… i totally agree. And what a wonderful moment to discover the beach with your son!
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My kids have taught me many lessons, including the need to be patient. Really patient.
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we really do learn so much from our kids. My mom took all my kids last week so I could have baby prince, and my sister wrote me a nice note to thank me for lending her my kids, lol. She was able to relax after some long days of finals and enjoy the little things with my kids again. Something she doesn’t get to do often.
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