Almost exactly three years ago, I published another post titled “Children.” ‘Tis the season, I suppose, for visions of children to dance in my head.
Also, I saw this yesterday:
Are visions of children dancing in my other photos from yesterday?
That’s my only child, Aaron. When I was a child, I was told it was not advisable for me to have children because of my very unusual heart. I doubt that outdated advice is in this book …
….which my child and I saw yesterday at a local library.
Children are good for a happy, healthy heart. So is music like this:
Thanks to all the children and adults who helped me create today’s post and — of course! — to YOU.
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Those drawings are very sweet
So are you!
I am so glad you and your so-well-grown child spent some precious time at your local library, Ann.
I’m so glad to spend precious time with you, Mark. How are things at your local library?
Such a wonderful photo/essay Ann. The children’s artwork is so joyful and I am filled with happy to see you and Aaron sharing this holiday season. Merry Christmas to you and may the forthcoming year be an excellent one- XOX JoHanna
Such a wonderful comment, JoHanna! I am filled with happy to see you here. XOX
I am so glad that Aaron helped make your heart happier and healthier by coming home.
Thanks for helping make my heart happier and healthier by coming here, Maureen.
I’ll bet you’re glad that you didn’t take that childhood advice, Ann. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I’m very glad I didn’t take that advice and I’m very glad to see you here. Happy holidays to you and yours! ❤
Children are good for heart, mind and body health! Sending you warm and loving wishes to a holiday season spent surrounded by love, joy and laughter Much love to you this joyous holiday season Ann! Merry Christmas! ❤
Much love to joyous you, Louise. ❤
Merry Christmas Ann!!
Merry Christmas, Dawn!
Definitely a time for children
Thanks for making time for me, Derrick.
my inner child
smiles at your
caring heart, Ann 🙂
my inner child
smiles back at you,
caring David
When I was a child I saw The Nutcracker Suite without fully understanding the story, but, like many things we experience as children, it affected me. It left me with a lifelong appreciation of great music, and how talented performers can take something great and make it new while keeping to the original spirit.
Thanks for your original spirit and for your understanding, Chris.
A touching article today Ann. My dear friends, Martin and Jacqui, have two children Finn (10), and Niamh(6), I won’t every have grand-children of my own, thus I more than love them dearly. This year for Christmas I gave Finn, Colleen’s (ChatterMaster) gorgeous book “When I Was Little”, I’m sure he’ll be more than pleased …..
Thanks for this touching comment, Ivor.
Wonderful to see Aaron home with you Ann! Enjoy!
Wonderful to see you, Lisa!
I hope you have a great time with your son Ann!
Thanks, Maria!
Children are amazing they bring joy to so many of us along with frustration and such
It is amazing how much they bring, Joanne!
Wonderful blog as ever, Ann! Loved the Sugar Plum Pentatonix!
Wonderful comment, Sunny! ❤
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