1. The cutest little english golden retriever puppy that you ever saw.
who now towers over Scooter (the 3yo maltese)
and who I repeatedly find standing on the patio furniture. He’s hilarious. And he’s growing…so fast.
2. A little girl who loves to be outside. So we take our books outdoors….and read on the trampoline.
3. Tomatoes, chives, and basil. Our little indoor seed garden has sprouted. Life pokes through from the dark cold dirt. We watch and are hopeful.
4. Magnolia trees and flying acrobats and daffodils. All of which, I simply adore.
5. Teenagers who like broccoli. And your teens would like broccoli too if you’d add a teeny bit of maple syrup as it finishes sauteing. Do it for the young ones. Real maple only please. Broccoli helps ’em grow, ya know.
6. Teeth. We’re growing teeth.
3. Tomatoes, chives, and basil. Our little indoor seed garden has sprouted. Life pokes through from the dark cold dirt. We watch and are hopeful.
4. Magnolia trees and flying acrobats and daffodils. All of which, I simply adore.
5. Teenagers who like broccoli. And your teens would like broccoli too if you’d add a teeny bit of maple syrup as it finishes sauteing. Do it for the young ones. Real maple only please. Broccoli helps ’em grow, ya know.
6. Teeth. We’re growing teeth.
7. We’re growing germs too. Plenty of little creepy crawly bugs that have us coughing and waking up at all manner of unsightly hours. With fever. And sniffles. And little red noses.
No matter what you do , the growth goes on. The trees, the kids, the grays, the flowers, the wrinkles . Time marches on. Even in February. Even without my permission or my noticing. I purpose to notice. The growth. The grace. The life that springs up all around me.
Emme says, “Mom, are you watching?”
Oh, I’m watching……. like I’ve never watched before.
Oh what a beautiful post Edie!!! Love the writing and the pictures!
What a fun post! We have teeth growing too!!! Have a wonderful day with all your growing things!
-sandy toe
Because of your post, I will purpose to watch. Thanks. Seriously, your daughter on the trampoline in jammies reminds me of mine. Love it!
I’m glad your getting some warm weather out there, unfortunately it’s freezing here. I will have to try the maple syrup, we love broccoli around here. When I was out of town my niece fed it to Sophia for breakfast because that’s all she would eat. I wish it would all stop growing and time could just stand still. Thanks for the input on the V-Day post, you and Stevie deserve alone time even if it is just down the street. 🙂
I really wish i had your talent for writing.. it shows that you put alot of time into it.. Thanks for sharing with us..
What a sweet post. My brothers and sisters are growing up and it makes me feel old HEHE. My brother is in school to be a firefighter , my other brother turned 13 yesterday, my little sister will be in 5ht grade next year. Stop the madness haha. Have a great day and thanks for making me want to “notice”. ~ Molly P
have i told you lately what a blessing you are to the world? u r exactly where you need to be…relish it.
You are amazing!
1) that is the cutest pup. ever. and his eyes tell me he is more than a little clever, with maybe 20or so cards up his sleeve (or paw).
2) trampolines should be part of every child’s experience growing up. do yours like to sleep out there during the summer, under the stars, like they are camping?
3) just started our little garden, thanks to your inspiration. have to remember to keep the door closed – we have a pesky cat.
4) have to love southern weather almost as much as the southern charm. my mom in idaho is very jealous when I report almost daily our wonderful temps here.
5) we love broccoli too! I will have to try the maple syrup – we make it with butter, water and parm cheese and let it almost carmelize. it really is better than candy.
6) your daughter is precious – we have new teeth happening in our home too!
7) so far we are bug free, in the sense that we are all healthy – thank God. Hope y’all are feeling better soon!!!
Great post- need to notice more.
Really great post, and the last couple of lines could have come right out of my heart these days as I realize how fast my little ones are growing up.
Sorry to hear about the crazy bug. We have it too. I had it last week and feel a little better, but the boys cough all night, and wake the whole house up needing drinks, etc. So I feel your pain but hope you all feel better soon.
broccoli…yumm! I too watch mine like I never have before Thank you for such a beautiful reminder!
Love this… the trampoline reading reminds me of my Ashley … She used to walk in circles on her trampoline and read … she is 23 now with a BA in English … keep watching closely, it goes by ever so fast.
Great photos and great writing.
Melanie@Bella~Mella
I’m growing sick and tired of the ever growing piles of stuff to be done this week. I think that blasted helicopter that circles our house must have dropped a load of miracle grow for stuff that takes me away from my blogging buddies.
Oh Edie, thanks for the reminder that growth is happening and spring will come! In my secluded office it seems winter is never ending this year.
Perhaps I should go out and get some supplies to start myself a windowsill garden of seedlings!
love the post and love the photos!! and, always, about you, love the warmth! 🙂