Friday, January 20, 2012

Setting an example

Parenthood is the hardest job, isn't it?? Yes, it is so rewarding & there isn't a day that goes by that you don't cherish, but it's hard. I mean you have a little one(s) that watches your every move, mimics you, and looks to you for all the care they need (and they need a lot). Here's a poem that I found that was quoted in a mother's devotional that I received for Christmas...so true!

"The Little One That Follows Me"

A careful woman, I ought to be;
a little one follows me.
I do not dare to go astray,
for fear they'll go, the self-same way.

I cannot once escape their eyes,
whatever they see me do, they'll try.
Like me, they say, they're going to be,
that little one that follows me.

They think that I am good and fine;
believe in every work of mine.
The bad in me they must not see;
my life to them, must, an example be.

I must remember, as I go,
through summer's sun and winter's snow,
I'm building for the years to be,
for that little one that follows me.

Also, here are a few pics of the little ones that follow me. Let's hope I don't go astray too much b/c I know that these two have many good things to do in this world. Took these pics the other day when it was rainy outside and used a diffuse glow effect to make them look more "artsy". I've discovered that the light meter in my camera lies...so I have to go for more exposure when backlighting...good to know. Hope you enjoy & have a wonderful day!