After playing outside today, Sage and I came in and decided to share Yoga through "It's a Beautiful Day for Yoga" to have some special bonding time. As always, we enjoyed ourselves and decided to move on and read/"perform" the "It's a Beautiful Day for a Walk" book as well.
After tromping around pretending we are monkeys and turtles and watching our imaginary clouds pass by, we ended up in the front room of our house. This is the "formal" living room with the piano and my grandma's furniture, but even more special, it is the room with the walls of Sage's life. We have covered the three walls of that room with one of those wall collages of pictures from every stage of her life including pregnancy and while I always know they are there, we don't always stop to enjoy the pictures.
Today was different, though, she wanted to look at her pictures and talk about her life! I was happy to take that walk down memory lane with her. She giggled at the picture of daddy kissing my BIG pregnant belly, we spoke of the day she was born, checked her belly button for remnants of her umbilical cord and talked about the Halloween costumes I have made for her in the past - as well as discussed our plans for this Halloween.
This impromptu moment was very special because I got the chance to remember our journey as well as share some of my fondest memories with her - and she had the chance to feel loved and special as she looked at her own history displayed on the wall.
Many hugs and kisses later, I reflected on the gift I had just been given. I am always struck by the simple moments and the bonding that takes place when she and I just allow ourselves to be!
I hope each of you will find time to remember and share your family's journey with your child.
With Love and Thanks,
Emily A. Filmore, Author
blog.withmychildseries.com
http://www.withmychildseries.com/
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