How to really love a child, by Sark
Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them bang on pots and pans. If they’re cranky, put them in water. Realize how important it is to be a child. Go to the movie theatre in your pajamas. Read books out loud with joy. Invent. Remember how small they really are. Giggle. Giggle a lot. Surprise them. Say no when necessary. Teach feelings. Heal your own inner child. Learn about parenting. Hug trees together. Make loving safe. Bake a cake and eat it with no hands. Go find elephants and kiss them. Plan to build a rocket ship. Imagine yourself magic. Makes lots of forts with blankets. Let your angel fly. Reveal your own dreams. Search out the positive. Keep the gleam in your eye. Write letters to God. Encourage silly. Plant licorice in your garden. Open up. Stop yelling. Express your love. A lot! Speak kindly. Paint their tennis shoes. Handle with care. Always remember ~ Children are miraculous
7 comments:
Wonderful! What a great post for me to read and remember! Happy Monday wishes to you~ Les
Loved re reading this!!!
I love, love, love this!!!
I love that!
And hey - Halloween is coming, and we finally get to bring Charlotte to a pumpkin patch. Something I have dreamed about doing since I first saw pics of Gracie in a pumpkin patch. You have no idea how much that image kept me going throughout our long wait!
Tracy
I am in tears. How perfectly written that is!
I love this!!! I needed to read this today! Thanks sweet friend for posting something so true!
You have a heart of gold!
How's the birthday girl? xoxo
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