Hoffman's Hideaway: The beginning of the celebration!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The beginning of the celebration!

My baby turns three.

My baby girl turns three this week. I can't tell you how impossible that feels. It truly seems like yesterday that we were bringing the precious bundle of pink home from the hospital.

In celebration mode, we decided that we would go to afternoon tea today. The Indiana State Museum has re-created the LS Ayres Tea Room in the museum. As a child, I can remember my grandma taking me there once. I am sure I bugged her to death to do it, but it was a very special place for me. Cole and Troy both put on ties and Shelby and I put on our dresses and after going to the top of the Indiana War Memorial and to the Civil War Museum, we went for afternoon tea.

Both Shelby and Cole were perfectly behaved, which let me tell you happens once in a blue moon! Cole even opened my car door! They both drank mint tea. (My grandma's favorite) They both got little presents. It was all I could do not to cry during the entire tea. Next up, Tuesday, the Birthday and next Sunday the Princess Tea Party at home! Stay tuned.....

Here are the pics of the special day out!

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.