We're back at home now! We had a nice week long vacation in Edmonton and then Saskatoon. Darren came back on the weekend and Matthew and I flew back yesterday.
We got a chance to see all of Matthew's grandparents, aunts and uncles and of course got lots of home cooking! Matthew is sure going to miss Grandma's chicken noodle soup!
We are taking it easy the rest of the week.
Below is a poem that I came across and thought I would share:
Wonderful Ways to Love a Child:
Give your presence. Laugh, dance and sing together.
Listen from heartspace. Encourage. Understand.
Call them love names. Send them love letters.
Really love yourself. Allow them to love themselves.
Ask their opinions. Learn from them.
Say yes as often as possible. Say no when necessary.
Honour their no’s. Stop yelling. Apologize. Touch gently.
Build lots of blanket forts.
Learn about parenting.
Open up. Fly kites together. Change your routine.
Lighten up. Believe in possibilities. Take time away.
Read books out loud. Create a circle of quiet.
Teach feeling. Remove guilt. Share your dreams.
Play hooky together. Walk in the rain. Go barefoot.
Celebreate mistakes. Admit yours.
Frame their artwork. Hang it on the walls.
Stay up late together.
Eliminate comparison. Delight in silliness. Handle with care.
Remember they have not been on earth very long.
Protect them. Homur their differences. Cherish their innocence.
Giggle. Speak kindly.
Go swimming a lot. Splash.
Let them help. Sing during dinner. Let them cry.
Don’t hide your tears. Brag about them. Answer their questions.
Let go when it’s time. Let them come back.
Show compassion.
Keep them in your heart and prayers.
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