Fall down seven times.
Stand up eight.
…
I wish my clumsy, accident-prone self wasn’t so easily replicated in DNA.
But there she is. Besides having blue instead of green eyes, a spitting image of me. In all her (my) clumsy, accident prone, I’m hurt again glory.
Dang it anyway.
I’m sorry, Bear.
Just know I’m stocked up on band-aids and we’re in this together.
Promise.
XOXO.
It seems to me she should stop wearing those dresses and actually have some play clothes! maybe she could actually play
Great philosophy for life, Val…I still have my grandkids staying with me…last night I took a terrible little popping rubber thing away from 4 year old Ian because I found it in his mouth “again.” As he’s sobbing, he’s saying, “I want my choking hazard, Grandma.” Grandmas (and moms) sometimes have to make the tough choices,,.right? Linda
Susan. The tumble she took, and the one I was speaking of, had nothing to do with the outfit she was wearing. She was swinging (in a pair of jeans and a Target shirt) and took a spill that led to a massive bloody nose that turned her white shirt entirely red. It was horrible. If I thought changing her brand of clothing would prevent her from getting hurt, I would be all over that, but it appears even Target clothing isn’t accident proof. But thank you for your parental advice.
Oh my goodness…..she looks adorable in that dress. How I ache to have a mother who was capable of being present for the times I wanted to look beautiful – prom, wedding, and as a 4 year old. I am shocked that people write such rude, hurtful things to you. I can’t imagine the pain of walking through this world with such a hard heart that one would comment on a little girls dress. Cheers to your beautiful girl.
Oh sweet Val…I am so incredibly grateful that you didn’t post the pic of her tumble. It is ashame that there are so many people in this world that suffer from diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain (didn’t learn that in nursing school…real world there!) What I am hopeful for is that out of the 7 billion people in this world that you don’t let 1 person ruin your day by distracting you from all that you have to be grateful for…so bring on the bandaids and keep spreading the love! HUGS
Susan, you’re a bit out of place to think you can leave such a comment – especially directed towards a sweet 4 year old little girl and her pretty dresses. Didn’t we all love to wear pretty dresses as little girls? And I remember playing just fine in them, too. Lots of love to Val, Bear, and all things girly. XO
I am guessing the if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it philosophy passed that commentator by. How rude! Your daughter always looks adorable! I am a clutz too and trip over my own two feet often. Cheers from one clutz to another!!!
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