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Remember One Thing

I’ve just finished my last book review (until I get another stack of books), and I’m on to the next thing: Liliana’s birthday this Sunday.  This will be her first birthday celebration ever–that we know of–and I’m concocting a few surprises, so she’ll learn what it is to feel like the birthday girl.

We’re celebrating as a family.  I’m really looking forward to it.

Now, let’s see how much I can do between now and then.  I’m making Skip to My Lou’s birthday crown, although I wish I would have seen the princess hat with tulle before.  Oh well.  Next year.

Today, I bought the few last notions (thread, bias tape, rick rack, etc.) that I needed to finish her assortment of summer dresses.  This afternoon, I cut all the material out.  And now, ta-da, guess what I’m doing tomorrow?  Yep, you got it.

Given Liliana’s infatuation with bugs (ladybugs, slugs, daddy long legs, spiders), I’m going to attempt Ladybug Cupcakes.  Aren’t they a hoot?

All this leads me to this: we all do these sorts of things for our kids, but if you find yourself losing you (in the busyness of creating joy for your little ones), take a look at blogger Amy Smart’s wise words on Design Mom–“The One Thing I Hope You Remember.”

It’s a good thing to be reminded of once in a while–to find what you love and to do it.  Nurturing must be modeled.

[Post image: Liliana in St. Paul’s Peanuts Park (with one hand on piano-playing Schroeder’s head and her kisser on Lucy’s nose)]

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