They sit on my dresser, and have ever since Santa (wink, wink) placed them in her stocking when she was one.
Looking at the faces of the loving babies, children and mothers, she puts them in and out of silk bag they came in – intriguing her just as much today as a toddler, as they did back then as a baby.
She picks them out randomly and I stick them on my mirror as gentle reminders of the parent I try to be. It’s not always easy to stay in the moment. And sometimes reading these little cards help get my day off on the on the right foot.
- Today may I remain grounded no matter what happens.
- Today may I observe all the ways my child teaches me.
- Today may my home be a safe, tender and holy place to grow.
- Today may I honor my child’s unique creative expression.
- Today may my words be clear, kind and uplifting.
- Today may my frustrations be transformed into useful lessons.
- Today may I choose harmony instead of power over my child.
I wrote about these cards last June, when I used to write the Brown House News blog for my family and friends. As we read the cards Monday morning, I decided I should share them here with you, my new readers. They are one of my favorite things and they deserve a place in the Stuff We Like category.
This photo of my youngest daughter sitting on the floor beneath my feet was taken last spring – with her wearing her favorite red boots. It’s funny how children get attached to shoes, right?
As the mother, I’m still enjoying them as well.
Thanks for sharing these! I hadn’t seem them before. They look like a great find for mom and child!