I love being in Janes room in the evening hours when the sun shines through her window and puts a glow in the air. It's beautiful. But I mostly love it because of her sweet shadow. Shadows always make me think of Peter Pan and the magical thought of your shadow having a personality of its own. When I was a little girl pretending was my world. The neighborhood kids, my brother and sister and I had the greatest adventures all over our little neighborhood. Building "hot tubs" under the front porch, putting on plays in our garages, playing make-believe all day, digging up clay to make "Indian pots"....fun memories and times.
As I look at Janes shadow and profile I see a world of imagination. She is going to love that world. It is really like being in "Neverland" when you can pretend as a child. I've already noticed little moments of pretend in her, and it makes me so excited. That adorable unkempt hair, that dainty nose, those long lashes and sweet lips all bring such a deep love to my heart. I can't wait to encourage her imagination and watch her discover the magic of that world. "Let them be little, cause their only that way for a while..." Is so true, especially today I feel. There is so much in our society pushing children to grow up quickly and learn too much too early in my opinion. They need to not skip the world of imagination and innocence, it's so healthy and important. They'll learn the important lessons of life with life, and should be taught by responsible loving parents, not the world. I love my little growing family and pray that I can teach them of things of most importance in life: God, love, faith, forgiveness, true happiness, kindness and family (among many!). There is true joy in knowing who you really are, why you're here on earth and helping others on their way. I love being a family with Mister James and striving to raise children who know these things and will help society be a better place.
