Check out the pictures from the day. See why I love them so much?
Being at the beach with my nieces is the best! They're so adorable and receptive to exploration. All is new to them. Seeing it for the first time, with Aunt Lizzy to guide them, I too, am able to see the ocean for the first time, through their eyes.
"Don't step on the broken shells,” I caution, their little hands in mine.
They leap and skip and splash at the ocean’s shore, and I think to myself, it doesn't get any better than this. They're so endearing and I'm filled with gratitude, they are content and healthy. I'm so thankful that they have terrific parents and grandparents.
I really can't comprehend how some parents are perfectly willing to miss such cherished moments with their children. Couples break up, and that’s it, the children's time is cut way back if not out all together. Parents start new relationships and move on. They pack up everything except the kids. maybe they call or send presents, and that’s enough for them. I'm just the Aunt, and I can’t imagine missing these exquisite moments with my precious little gems. I'm a part of their lives and they love me. It's like whatever could go amiss in my life, loosing a job, struggling with a course, being with the girls makes none of it relevant. As long as I have times like this to look forward too, I have a joyfulness in my life that nothing can replace.
| Posted by: Liz | October 20, 2003 06:14 PM |
Thankyou to Mary and Camilo, who sent me emails regarding this post. *hugs* |
| Posted by: Jeanna | October 22, 2003 09:15 AM |
I am glad you enjoyed your weekend, the post was beautiful! I cherish every moment with the 3 little ones in my life, though I will admit, I breathe a sigh of relief when Mommy & Daddy come to get them! It is amazing to hear their views, beliefs & ideas, remember the days when you just went out side and played ALL day??? |
| Posted by: Liz | October 22, 2003 12:22 PM |
You make a good point Jeanna, I haven't been outside too play all day, in a while. Would being on the beach with them count? I'll be at King of Prussia Mall this weekend, is that adult playtime? hehe |