Friday, July 31, 2009

Being Here

Too often my head is down. Dinner, dishes, bath, bed. Breakfast, dishes, school and work. I check my watch. I tell Natalie to hurry.

"Quickly, please!" I say, keys in hand, shifting from one foot to the other as she stops to inspect a leaf, or search the trees and power lines for the bird whose singing she hears.

This movie, made by Natalie's dad, made me stop.

And now I remember what I often forget. That no chores, no routine, is more important than what's right in front of me, if I'd only look up.

3 comments:

  1. "I like Natalie's naptime," Blake says, not napping himself this afternoon ....

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  2. I am sobbing as I watch how Natalie has grown and become quite the young lady!!! She is precious, this video ia amazing....Dana

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  3. I love your blog...your daughter is absolutely beautiful and this video was amazing! :)

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