Just Breathe
Spring is here.
Therapy appointments, canceled.
Reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic, canceled.
"Go. Take these bags. Gather nature. Pick up hints of spring. Be happy." Yesterday those were my words to the boys
Afterward I spread a blanket beneath the shadows of trees, and I saw delight spread across their faces. This was a day of grace. No requirements...learning not measured by quizzes or essays.
For as surely is the brain, the heart is an organ of learning. It must be nurtured.
You have permission...to enjoy a day of grace. And please, come back and share it with me.
I am enjoying my Days of Grace thank you. (Did I mention that I LOVE holidays???)
So are they checking out what each one gathered in the paper bags? Or is that lunch???
Posted by: arizaphale | April 17, 2008 at 03:17 AM
I love it ! Can we join you next time !? :)
Posted by: Bonnie | April 17, 2008 at 05:13 AM
Great photo - it has a lot of movement from the shadows. And I like how they're all immersed in what they're doing and not looking at the camera.
Posted by: Dallas | April 17, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Beautiful photo. Looks like a great time!
Posted by: HG | April 17, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Beautiful photo, Melody. It looks so peaceful...I can almost feel the warm breeze cascading over them as they are enjoying their lunches(?).
Posted by: Stacy | April 17, 2008 at 08:49 AM
love the mood you've captured here -- so relaxed!
Posted by: megan | April 17, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Don't you love those days? We had a beautiful afternoon yesterday. Looks like you have been enjoying them too!
Posted by: Angela | April 17, 2008 at 09:51 AM
That sounds like a perfect day. I need a day of grace.
Posted by: Melissa | April 17, 2008 at 09:58 AM
A perfect way to spend a spring day indeed! What a great shot too - I love the sunlight, it's beautiful!
Posted by: Maggie | April 17, 2008 at 11:21 AM
You are a smart, smart mother.
Thanks for the reminder to sometimes let go and just enjoy the moment.
Posted by: Vered | April 17, 2008 at 01:04 PM
I am waiting for a truly warm day for this... I can't wait! especially not after seeing your photo!
Posted by: Misty | April 17, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Looks like the best classroom on the planet to me :)
Posted by: Childlife | April 17, 2008 at 04:12 PM
great post ~ so well written. the picture rocks, too!
Posted by: stacy | April 17, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Stunning shot! :)
Posted by: Brittany | April 17, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Sounds like pure bliss! In a little over a week, we are going on a family vacation. Just the 5 of us. We're not going to go visit family and family is not going with us. For the first time. Ever. I can hardly wait!
Posted by: Jenny Live & in Color | April 17, 2008 at 09:41 PM
what a wonderful day! we had one of those lovely days yesterday. the boys look so peaceful!
Posted by: nell@casualfridayeveryday | April 17, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Wonderful picture Melody. It takes me back so those early spring days of my youth when my teacher would give us the afternoon off to play baseball!
Posted by: Marie | April 18, 2008 at 03:09 AM
Wonderful shadows on the blanket. It's nice to see the boys occupied outside and giving you a moment. :)
Posted by: killlashandra | April 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Looks awesome and SOO peaceful! I want to come hehehe!! I love your blog, can't wait until the next post!
Posted by: Debbie Davis | April 18, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Beautiful in every way. I've been away for too long! So glad to visit again.
Posted by: Angie @ Sonflower | April 20, 2008 at 08:00 PM
They look so serene.... what a beautiful moment.
Posted by: kim | April 21, 2008 at 08:53 PM
What a wonderful way of enjoy the nature and get education at the same time. Good post.
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