Post by MSMFDawn on Oct 17, 2006 15:45:15 GMT -5
Ok, so today I sit and look back on the things that have gone on in my world lately. I think about some of the simplest of things and wonder, how easily we forget the small things in life. Have you ever been watching television, talking on the phone, or just walking through a store and overheard someone make a comment that brings your past back to you? I took my mom to the amusement park while she was visiting and when I went to the candy shop I saw these lolipops that my mom had once bought for me. The big round ones that are nearly as big as a two year old's head? Yeah you know which ones I am speaking of right? Well I tell you the first thing I thought about was a picture of my mom helping me hold one while my tongue was out and licking that silly thing. I hadn't seen those things in ages and there in front of me was a memory I hadn't thought of in ages.
Last night I was reminded of other things in my life which made me think of the traditions and such that we pass on to people who mean a lot to our world. I was talking with my dearest friend and confidante about the lullabyes we sing to our children. Its amazing that we all come from so many different backgrounds yet when it comes to consoling our children, or putting them to sleep... we sing many of the same songs. The routines we use at bedtime with our children follow us throughout our lives and can be brought to the surface at anytime. I never realized how much I relied on that routine as a comfort in my own world until last night.... when for the first time it wasn't there.
To explain: My boys and I have had a routine for years... beginning with my teenager and going all the way to the 6 year old. Do you remember the whole "good night sleep tight" thing that many of us did with our parents??? Well I expanded it to my own thing with the boys. Here is how it goes.
"Good night Sleep tight"
"Don't let the bed bugs bite"
"And if they do"
"Turn around and say"
"I don't want to sleep with you"
So anyhow... last night I was helping get the kids to bed and told one of the kids to sleep tight. She immediately said: Don't let the bed bugs bite. Without thinking I continued, but there was no return. I was shocked at how much I could miss that when it wasn't here.
So I just thought I would share... just to get things started and let you all know that I want this to be a site where people can meet, chat, and visit. Share their good, bad and ugly times and know that all will be safe. That your feelings are your own, and no one can tell you that you are wrong.
We all bring our past traditions, experiences, and dreams to this place. Enjoy them, treat them with respect, as well as the ones that belong to others. Lets learn from each other, grow together in knowledge and wisdom, make new friends and sustain the friendships we already have. Welcome to Sisters and Friends!!!!
Last night I was reminded of other things in my life which made me think of the traditions and such that we pass on to people who mean a lot to our world. I was talking with my dearest friend and confidante about the lullabyes we sing to our children. Its amazing that we all come from so many different backgrounds yet when it comes to consoling our children, or putting them to sleep... we sing many of the same songs. The routines we use at bedtime with our children follow us throughout our lives and can be brought to the surface at anytime. I never realized how much I relied on that routine as a comfort in my own world until last night.... when for the first time it wasn't there.
To explain: My boys and I have had a routine for years... beginning with my teenager and going all the way to the 6 year old. Do you remember the whole "good night sleep tight" thing that many of us did with our parents??? Well I expanded it to my own thing with the boys. Here is how it goes.
"Good night Sleep tight"
"Don't let the bed bugs bite"
"And if they do"
"Turn around and say"
"I don't want to sleep with you"
So anyhow... last night I was helping get the kids to bed and told one of the kids to sleep tight. She immediately said: Don't let the bed bugs bite. Without thinking I continued, but there was no return. I was shocked at how much I could miss that when it wasn't here.
So I just thought I would share... just to get things started and let you all know that I want this to be a site where people can meet, chat, and visit. Share their good, bad and ugly times and know that all will be safe. That your feelings are your own, and no one can tell you that you are wrong.
We all bring our past traditions, experiences, and dreams to this place. Enjoy them, treat them with respect, as well as the ones that belong to others. Lets learn from each other, grow together in knowledge and wisdom, make new friends and sustain the friendships we already have. Welcome to Sisters and Friends!!!!