march 31
On Sunday we were reminded of the gifts we receive each time we get out of the house and go exploring. I love living here.
Yes, the sky really was that blue.
The first few minutes were spent navigating her way through trusting that she can believe when I say the water isn't going to get her. A desire to talk through fears is common around here right now. (I guess I hope it always will be.)
She kept saying again and again, "These rocks are just so pretty."
When she realized I was collecting seaglass (which was why I wanted to go to North Beach in Port Townsend), she started looking for it too. And she found so many tiny pieces of brown and green and even some deep blue. I couldn't stop smiling so big and wishing my mom and grandma were with us.
Yes, deep blue sea glass. We will go when you visit. (So come soon.)
Even though getting out of the house was intense (I'm never at my best trying to remember everything for everyone), we found our way to kindness and laughter and this moment right here.
I keep thinking about how we have to push ourselves to put family playdates like this one on the calendar. Life unfolds so quickly and the things that must get done do give way to the beautiful moments yet sometimes in order to really connect to yourself, to one another, you have to go someplace new, explore, and have a picnic. Outside.
We must remember to take care of our souls in this way.
Yes.
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (6)
Beautiful! I remember when my boys discovered the ocean. My older son sat down and dug himself a hole in the sand with a seashell. He was one very wet, very contented child for awhile there! (And very cold as we had to go back to our cars by boat!) Even though my children are all grown up--ages 24 and 20, we still need those family play dates.
The world looks so big with EJ standing next to the ocean.
Yes - to family time. It used to be difficult for us to fit in, but we all craved it so much that now it's kind of a deal breaker if we don't hang together at least once a week.
Your family is beautiful. And your girl.. delicious!! xo
Love this!! I love the ocean and my youngest daughter (11yrs old) loves it too.....we spend a lot of time there.....and go at night when we have full moons and the weather allows. We have so much fun on our play dates!!! I would love to walk that beach and find seaglass.....It is hard to find around here.....I have only found a few pieces.
I love these photos. It speaks so much of the importance of one tiny human being. So precious.
I love this post. I love your words.
Your post about finding rocks and sea glass was fresh in my mind when I saw this pinned on Pinterest and then went to the web site:
http://artinredwagons.blogspot.com/2012/11/photo-transfer-on-glass.html
Really lovely images transferred to sea glass.