Today is a three post day!
find these two around lunch time or so
Here are the main shots of January. I had so much fun getting each of these and I’m very happy for the chance to have this lovely weekly inspiration and encouragement from the whole group and Sally especially.
On to February! This week Sally urged us to pay attention to our surroundings for a chance to capture a heart. I read the prompt and scanned the room and sure enough I could find at least ten on all manner of toys scattered across the living room. So I held that Minnie Mouse bow on its side in my proverbial back pocket, should I get desperate. It took until Thursday until…
Averleigh and I shared lunch and at her request, we had pear. As I was cutting it the seeds from one quarter that I was cutting fell on my thumb and I flicked them off – OMG straight onto the next piece – is that a heart?
Me: “Eeeee!” put down the knife. wipe hands on shirt. run into other room to grab iPhone.I imagine at least a few more “Where?”s followed, but I’ll spare ya. I’m basically in love with this picture since she gets quite excited about having pear and usually brings it up by saying “dada bought pear – Hooray! Pear please.” and throws her arms up in the air. It’s one of my favourite current lines and reminds me I should be writing these things down.
Averleigh: “Whatcha doin’ mama?”
Me: “I just have to take a picture of our pear”
Averleigh: “Why?”
Me: “Because there’s a heart on it”
Averleigh: “Why?”
Me: “Because the seeds fell that way”
Averleigh: “Why?”
Me: “Hm, I’m gonna say gravity”
Averleigh: “Where?” (phew, answer accepted in four!)
Me: “Here babe, here are your pieces” picture taken, pear cut and in front of her.
Indulge me one more! She’s big on politeness and can only recently reach to open and close doors. So she enjoys opening her door to let the cat leave post snuggle every night. Cat walks through and she sweetly says: “You’re welcome Roxy”. Mama boast over.
Oh yes my captured heart has completely captured my heart.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s little hearts, big hearts, sorta hearts this week from the links at Sally’s blog
That is such a cool picture! What a perfectly happy little accident! (Your daughter sounds adorable!)
ReplyDeleteEmma, a beautiful post - there is nothing more enchanting that a young child's conversations and their perfect innocence. You're right - you should write them down more often! You have a lovely little one there - and your picture is perfect for the subject!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Looking forward to seeing your Aunt's orchids!
That shot was definitely worth the stopping to get the camera and all the questions! She sounds adorable!
ReplyDeleteEmma, I sure love hearing these conversations! Reminds me of the ones I have with my 4-year-old son. :-) He's been in to pears this week especially, coincidentally. And WOW - that seed!!! How incredible. I guess it was a sign - and a perfectly shaped heart!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture! I especially love the conversation you had with Averleigh! While I don't have children, I have "adopted" my sister's two girls as my surrogates. I remember the relentess "why" conversations we had when they were little and it brings a smile to me even now, 25 years later! Yes - you need to write your conversations down now, so 30 years from now you can be brought back in time!
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ReplyDeleteYour photo of the pear is awesome. I enjoyed your conversation.
ReplyDeletetoo, too cute - treasure these moments - they are sooooo precious :)
ReplyDeletea wonderful photo btw :)
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I love that shot and the conversation that went with it! I miss those days so it was great to be a part of yours again! I can even see a few more heart shapes in the shape of the pear and the core but that seed is just PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful photo. I love your story as well.
ReplyDeleteWow! you have made a happy accident into an enduring picture story. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet from the cutting of the pear and finding the seed cut into a heart shape to the conversation with your wee one. I see about four heart shapes in the cutting of the pear.
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what a great capture! and how sweet with your daughter!! I remember the "why" phase like it was yesterday ... the never ending series of whys? their curiosity is so sweet
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo and an amazing way to capture a heart. That must have been one special pear! Thanks for sharing the story that goes along with it-very sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh, loved reading about Averleigh. She sounds adorable. And what a fantastic photo of the pear and its heart seeds.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of a heart - love it! Lovely conversation w/the little one too,...I almost miss those days!!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that. Dada bought pear. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow - fabulous picture and I love the little "Why" background story :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture and story and the photo is priceless.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and your post put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the never ending why? So adorable and innocent at that age and the funny things they say! Yes, do write them down. You think you will remember but it's impossible. Sweet picture and any other week, you wouldn't have noticed that seed.
ReplyDeleteLife is so sweet and those special moments precious! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love your story! Time with our kids is so very important. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat heart find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story, and great serendipity! I'm waiting for that Minnie Mouse bow to appear, though....:-)
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