I thought I would start a new blog tradition.  Each Tuesday I’ll share a short reading that has touched my heart.  I hope you’ll feel encouraged and uplifted.  Today’s reading is brought to you by Frankie!!

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Humility is not so much about trying to be “good” as accepting that I am imperfect.  For too long I thought that humility was “keeping the peace,” appearing to be “perfect”, bottling up my anger and resentments—living a life of “people-pleasing.”

Today I understand that humility is being real.  It is accepting my humanity and being honest in my relationships.  Humility is respecting the lives of others but also respecting my own.  Humility is seeking to reveal that divinity that God has given to my life.  Humility is knowing that in the lives of my fellow man– the good and the bad— is me.

Father Leo Booth: Say Yes To Life, Page 46

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xoxoxoxo!!

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Inspiration via Inchmark!

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If I was a president I would have one “peace” of candy each day!

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Abe’s Cabin

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Washington & Lincoln via Fairy Dust Teaching

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Penny Experiments

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Polishing Pennies via PBS Kids

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Future Presidents!  :)

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Hope you had a lovely President’s Day weekend!

xoxoxoxo!!!

The kiddos invited their favorite dolls and stuffed animals to tea on Valentine’s Day.

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I set out all the fixings and they entertained their “friends” all afternoon.

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 Frankie doesn’t like tea… as you can see she prefers milk.

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In no time she will be joining in all the fun.  For now she is just content watching all the fun (and chaos)!!

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Wishing you a beautiful day!!

xoxoxoxo!

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Small packages made with a whole lot-a-LOVE!

xoxoxoxox!

We had an extraordinarily simple day.  Nothing extravagant.  Nothing too fancy fancy.

(Except for some pretty wild hair styles!)

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Every time I balanced the bow on her head she would shake her arms and kick her chunky legs– get that thing off me!!!

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Emerson sure loves to be fancy fancy.  Her style philosophy is– the more accessories the better.  I just couldn’t help but giggle when she surprised me with this ensemble.

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I just treasure this time with her.

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Tickles and hearts for Blaisey.  Poor fella has been sick with a terrible cold.  He was still well enough to enjoy a small box of chocolates.

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and I leave you this Valentine’s Day with a meditation that brings me so much comfort and joy.

But, God, You have surrounded me with Your love.

You envelop me with concern

and undergird me with grace.

When I reach out for You,

you are close enough to hear and to respond.

Whether I am awake or asleep,

you are near to me and will watch over me.

 I do not have to be afraid

of these problems that assail me.

The conflicts of my life

will not separate me from You.

(Leslie Brandt, God is Here: Let’s Celebrate, Page 9)

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xoxoxoxoxo!

Emerson left for preschool this morning and came home two hours later with the most precious Valentines from her classmates.  Even the simple store bought ones make me smile.  She said these three were her very favorite.

I need S’more friends like you via Domesticated Lady HERE!

 You make my heart GLOW via The Teacher Wife HERE!    

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Even hand colored printables makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.  Preschool is such a magical time.  Who needs diamonds when you have handmade delights like these!

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This is what we made to to collect her Valentine treats.  (3 minutes + empty cereal box + duct tape)

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I’m putting this tray out this afternoon– we still have ten more Valentines to get our goal of 50 for the retirement home.  Tomorrow we are going to have a Valentine’s day tea-party for lunch, hand out our creations to the seniors, and then read our family love notes at dinner!

Hope you are enjoying simple and fun preparations for a sensational Valentine’s Day tomorrow!!

xoxoxoxoxo!

[before]

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[during]

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[after]

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[a little Valentine spice for her room]

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[in real life the paint dries pretty and shiny!]

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[just because!]

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THANKS Deborah! Your ideas rock our creative world!

xoxoxoxox!