Happy Easter!

The Easter Egg

I take an egg
All shiny white
And then I dip
It out of sight.

I leave it there
Within the cup
Then after a minute
I pick it up.

And oh!
It's a lovely
Shade of green!
The prettiest Easter egg
I've ever seen.

One of our favorite classic memories....coloring Easter eggs! Our kiddos went to bed this evening with the tips of their fingers tinted a rainbow of colors. True signs of Easter fun!!

Whatever your belief or tradition, A Classic Tale wishes you wonderful day spent with family, friends & loved ones. Happy Easter!!

A Thousand Words Thursday - Little Miss M

Here's Little Miss M. This was taken last Spring by a friend who owns a photography business in my home town, Tiny West Coast City, WA. She is sitting on stairs leading to a park that I played at while growing up as a child. Never did I ever dream, as a child, that we would circle back someday and my little ones would be swinging on the same swing, or would be listening to the same classic books. Life just goes by way too fast....stop and remember those gifts that God has given us!!

Join Cheaper Than Therapy as we participate in A Thousand Words Thursday.

Summer Gone Bye!

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer quite the other way
I have to go to bed by day.
~Robert Louis Stevenson

Thanks to Candid Reflections for mentioning the above saying. I too am wondering where the summer went. I remember thinking in the Spring how wonderful it was going to be to have my little guy (number 3) join his siblings running about playing outside. I couldn't believe that he'd be so big. Oh and we can't forget the nap change. I was looking forward to having more "go here, go there" time with only one nap to schedule around. Well....we've been busy, playing in as much sun as we can, spending time together as a family, taking walks, swimming, vacationing and whatever else we could find to keep us busy. Busy busy busy it's been and now....Fall is on the way. Although, I must say, looking back on the memories we've created brings tears to my eyes. Another summer gone by and another year growing up. I love every moment that I have with my kids. I am so thankful for yet another Season. God bless you all and Cheers....to the up and coming Fall!!!

Chaos in our house

Ok I must admit I am exhausted today!! We started the day swimming at 9am and Molly, my middle kiddo, swam by herself for the first time. What a great accomplishment. She was so proud and glowing. Then off to the grocery store, with all three, I always feel so bad for the people behind us in line and the lady checking us out. My youngest, couldn't get his Fruit Roll-Up unwrapped and had a screaming fit!! Then off for my oldest son's hair cut appointment. My darling daughter tried to help me entertain the little guy but all he wanted to do was play clean up and spread fallen hair all over the ground. Eeek! I just wanted to scream. I stayed calm....drove home, fed the kids lunch (after unloading the groceries and putting them groceries away). I put the two youngest down for a nap and asked my oldest to have some quiet time. It's peaceful now, I can take a few deep breaths and then....................it's off to deep clean the house. How is your day going? As chaotic as mine? It seems like some days, I just feel like a ball rolling down the hill going faster and faster as the day goes on. So take a break, relax for a few minutes. Even 15 min feels good!!