A Wish For My Children: May We Live Simply

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Mother’s Day at Lake Tahoe, CA: A wish for my children

 May you live simply.

May you remember the basics.

May you resist the urge to overcomplicate life.

Simply breathe and move

and speak with care,

offering all the good you hold in your heart.

And then let go,

in love,

with faith and an open hand.

Let life bloom in its own sweet way.

And trust that

all will be well.

~ C. C.

 

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Jennifer Wolfe

Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.

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Comments: 11

  • Every Day Is Mother's Day For Me - mamawolfe

    May 14, 2017

    […] From the first moments I felt you wiggle inside me, from your luminous eyes gazing up at me from my chest, from your tiny hands grasping for mine, and your ethereal, miniature body nestled in slumber next to mine, I knew instantly that every day would be Mother’s Day. […]

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    January 21, 2015

    […] From the first moments I felt you wiggle inside me, from your luminous eyes gazing up at me from my chest, from your tiny hands grasping for mine and your ethereal, miniature body nestled in slumber next to mine, I knew instantly that every day would be Mother’s Day. […]

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      May 19, 2013

      You live this quote with your children, Lindsey. I see it in your writing every day.

      Reply
  • Sara

    May 14, 2013

    I LOVE this, Jennifer! Thanks for posting this reminder! It really is the mantra that plays over and over in my head…. xo

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      May 14, 2013

      Sara, we certainly do agree on this! As my children get older and older, and our time together under one roof shrinks, I realize how important the little things really are. Thanks for stopping by today! -Jennifer

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      May 14, 2013

      Kathy, I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes it’s hard to remember, but it truly is a great gift we can teach them. Thanks for commenting today! -Jennifer

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      May 14, 2013

      Isn’t it, though? I wonder why simplicity is such a complicated concept…for me, it takes sometimes stepping back, taking a deep breath, and remembering why I’m here. I know you understand this all to well, my friend. Thanks for letting me know! -Jennifer

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