Grow with me... For my Babes♥

Exploring my "Grow with me" play list for my babes...

Once Upon A Time...

Pure imagination...

On the wings of a dream...

I get to the be the one...

Live your story...

My wish for you...

Slow down...

Stay humble and kind...

The Glow...

The Climb...

Hand to hold...

What a wonderful world...

A million dreams...

I dream of you...

Go go grow...

How far I'll go...

Leave some hand prints on the wall...

So much more to explore... while you let them be little♥

Grow with me... For my Babes♥ 

 

Library Time!

Our library is still not open but we are set with the Libby Library app.  It works on your PC or you can get the app for the tablets!  The kids love it and it also has audio books like Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone!  My daughter has borrowed that one for 2 weeks but it won't last that long, lol!

Here's the link! :D

LIBBY! 

 

For my littles♥

 

Go, Go, Grow

Heading out to the garden
(Heading out to my garden)
With your seeds in your hand
(With my seeds in my hand)
Got your goulashes on
(Got my goulashes on)
And your watering can
(And my watering can)

Find a sunny spot
(Find a sunny spot)
Dig a little hole
(Dig a little hole)
Plant your seeds right there
(Plant my seeds right there)
And watch them go, go, grow

Little seed, what will you be
A daisy, a pumpkin or an apple tree
Little seed, one day you may be
A poppy, a carrot or some broccoli
Little seed, what will you be
A watermelon or some strawberries
Little seed, just what will you be

Take your watering can
(Take my watering can)
Give it a little tip
(Give it a little tip)
Not too much water
(Not too much water)
Just a little bit
(Just a little bit)

In a couple of days
(In a couple of days)
A little sprout will show
(A little sprout will show)
You gotta cheer it on
(You gotta cheer it on)
Come on, go, go, grow!

Little seed, what will you be
Some roses, tomatoes or some celery
Little seed, one day you may be
Corn, cucumber or some rosemary
Little seed, what will you be
Some squash, snapdragons or a vine of peas
Little seed, I can’t wait to see

Hey, did you know
That we are all just like these seeds
That need to grow
So make sure that you,
Eat your fruits and vegetables
And little seeds, take care
And you will know
That everyday you’ll grow, grow, grow!

So, little seed, what will you be
A baker, a dentist or a hockey goalie
Little seed, what will you be
A nurse, fire fighter or a secretary
Little seed, what will you be
A gardening parent with a family
Little seed, what do you want to be
Oh little seed, I can’t wait to see!

~Bobs and Lolo :)

We Will...

There are 15 days until the Spring Equinox... 

My little ones will once again relish in the joys and freedom of mud and puddles...

They will run wild in the wakening forest to speak the language of trees...

They will create sweet music echoing the songs of the birds...

They will inhale deeply refreshed with a morning breeze filling their lungs...

They will help the busy bees pollinate a new season by letting dandelions grow...
They will happily dance along gathering wishes to scatter on the wind on a lazy evening...

They will sip the sweet syrup freshly made from the sap of the majestic maple...

They will treasure and revel in the blooming of each fresh new spring blossom...

They will dance in the rain and marvel at the power and beauty of nature...
They will bask in the light of millions of stars and blow a kiss to follow a wish...

They will be wrapped in the warm, loving glow and blessings of family and friends...
They will share in memories and values in this beautiful, hygge moment of spring renewal♥ 

~Sherry Johnson, 2019

Preparing the spirit...

“I think the human spirit is like a daffodil bulb, preparing for the spring by refreshing its roots, so it can bloom again when the time comes,” the poetic musings of Stafford Whiteaker

I'm back to reading poetry with my babes and enjoying the hibernation part of winter... January was a difficult, challenging month for my emotional well being, my mental state and my spiritual health... I am definitely ready for renewal...

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up" ~ Mark Twain

What a wonderful thought and theme for February.  Immersing ourselves in act of spreading joy will fill the buckets of others and in turn fill our own buckets.  Here's to hygge thoughts, feelings and actions this February... we raise a cup of cheer to you♥

Autumn... slow down... hygge with family♥

Autumn and back to school has been a busy season.  

Many new experiences in new grades with new teachers...  Many familiar beloved traditions to renew our spirits and fill our days.  Each Autumn I'm filled with nostalgia and the desire to slow the pace of life.  Curl up with the kids with a hygge fire, warm cocoa and good books♥  

 

Autumn Wind

When autumn wind goes running
It does some magic things.
It gives the shadows dancing shoes,
It gives the bright leaves wings -
When autumn wind goes running.

It curls the bonfire's tail of smoke
And shares a little whispered joke
With cornstalks who delight to prattle,
It turns a seed pod into a rattle -
When autumn wind goes running.

 Boo! is a favourite with our clan for Halloween :D

 

 

An Autumn Greeting

"Come," said the Wind to the Leaves one day.
"Come over the meadow and we will play.
Put on your dresses of red and gold.
For summer is gone and the days grow cold."

 

 I like pumpkins is a fun, whimsical read for your little's... a good book to curl up with count some pumpkins :D

 

 

We had much to be thankful for this thanksgiving and much to look forward to with all the holiday fun ahead.  Wishing you all a splendid holiday season with relaxing, peaceful moments with your loved ones♥

The Wooded Path...

I Must Walk Again The Wooded Path;
I must stroll the country lane
Where sunsets fall like summer plums
and stardust falls like rain.

I must chase again the firefly
on the honeysuckle vine.
And watch an eagle spread its wings
above the tallest pine.
I must see once more a hummingbird
where hollyhocks grow wild.
And run barefoot through the Autumn leaves
like I did as a child.
I must stand atop a mountain
when the valley's white with snow.
And linger there till purple haze
spreads twilight far below.
I must do these things lest I forget
how precious life can be.
I must walk again the wooded path
of quaint simplicity.
~Clay Harrison

I Opened A Book... one of my favourite poems... by Julia Donaldson

 

National Library of Scotland

Instead, I held you♥

 

Today my patience has run thin and all I could think about was having a few minutes to myself, but as you fell fast asleep on my chest, it was an easy choice despite a list of things needing to be done.  Because instead... I held you.

I was going to get the dishwasher unloaded and the overflowing pile in sink washed.

But instead... I held you.

 

I was going to get the clothes folded that have been sitting in the dryer, refluffed one too many times. And I was going to rewash the laundry that sat wet over night.

But instead I held you.

 I was going to grab my two minute shower and if I was lucky, I was going to blow-dry my hair and maybe throw on a little makeup.

But instead I held you.

I was going to answer some work emails and respond to a few missed calls that have needed returned over the past 72 hours.

But instead I held you.

I was going to vacuum up the crunched mini-wheats that you accidentally spread through the living room and stairwell, and likewise clean up some of the toys that are strewn in every room but the playroom.

But instead I held you.

I was going to get dinner in the crock pot and go through the pile of mail that has been sitting on the countertop since Monday.

But instead I held you.

I was going to carry you upstairs and lay you down as I was pretty certain you wouldn’t awake if I did. Maybe you would have been more comfortable in your bed?

But instead I held you. 

You see, your little legs are already bunched up on the chair as it seems like it was just yesterday that your tiny toes were still resting upon my stomach. Your tiny breaths and sweet hands fell so perfectly around me, yet soon you will prefer to stretch out in your own toddler bed. It turns out that my plans for this time weren’t going to accomplish what I have right here in my arms. I found my calm and the peace and the satisfaction right here, right now, because of one simple choice...

Instead, I held you.

~Regan Long, 2016~

♥Breathe♥

You don’t have to know how it’s all going to work out.

You don’t have to know where it begins and ends.

Just know there is goodness in the middle of this mess.

 And breathe.

You don’t have to be a superhero today.

You don’t have save the world.

Just hold someone you love tightly in your arms.

And breathe.

You don’t have to predict the future.

You don’t even have to see a silver lining in the latest catastrophe.

Just notice the sky above your head.

And breathe.

You don’t have to know all the words.

You don’t have to speak with conviction.

Just say, “I am here,”

And breathe.

I often forget there is something I can do

when I don’t know what to do:

Just Breathe.

 R Stafford 2017

See beyond the surface

Our children look to us as the example to emulate.

I want to make sure I've shown them something good to follow.

I vow to stop measuring my worth

By my appearance...

By the cleanliness of my home...

By my children’s attire in public...

  I don’t want them to measure their worth that way.

I vow to stop measuring my significance

By how much I accomplish...

By the sum of my bank accounts...

By the amount of likes on my posts...

 I don’t want them to measure their significance that way.

I vow to stop measuring my value

By bulges, wrinkles, imperfections, and scars...

By how much I can accomplish in a day...

By the opinions of others...

 I don’t want them to measure their value that way.

Today I choose to stop looking at the things I am not.

I will start looking at all the things I am.

I want them to see beyond the surface of themselves,

To see all that they are too.

Poem by Sherry Johnson

Adapted from the poetry writings and style of Rachel Stafford.

She wrote the first version of this poetry with so many people now making versions of their own.  I encourage you to make your own based on your life and what you'd want for your children.

It's very therapeutic and helps guide your own thoughts and actions to set the best example you can for your children♥

Fairy Princesses Tea Party♥

 Part 3♥

As the seasons come and go,

there is something you should know.

You'll find fairies everywhere,

under bushes, in the air.

Playing games just like you play,

singing through their busy day.

Listen, touch, and look around,

in the air and on the ground.

If you watch all nature's things,

you might just see a fairy's wing.

 

 

 

Morning before the big event...

Part 2...

Morning before the big event...

The tea sandwiches are made and in the fridge...

Fruit and cheese is cut and ready...

Dress up center is stocked...

A little girl is quietly sitting in her tent,

counting the minutes until her besties arrive♥

Fairy Princesses are gathering... a magical celebration is almost here...

A sneak peak...

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far away♥ 

 A royal invitation...

Fairy Princess accessories...

  

 

 

In a magical dress-up area...

A scrumptious cake by Mariposa Market...

An enchanting tea party with tiny tea sandwiches...

... and yes, they get to use fine bone china:)

 

... more to come♥