On Wednesdays Camden and I are fortunate enough to have a group of friends that we meet with for lunch and playtime. We've gained several friends over the past year, and we are so thankful for all our playgroup friends. This past winter we gathered at The Bean's home for our weekly play date. As we were visiting, Brittany brought out a children's book that was written by Karen Kingsbury. Because Karen Kingsbury is my favorite author I wanted to get a glimpse of what the book was about. Brittany assured all of us that it was such a great book and she began to read the book to us. As she began to read the book, she informed us that it was sad book. Being the emotional person that I am I was a bit afraid to read the book at playgroup, and I didn't really want to listen to Brittany read the book due to my fear of breaking out in tears. So, I distracted myself by playing with all the little ones while Brittany read the book. Over the past week or so I've been trying to organize Camden's new toys and books. While doing so, I ran across this same book that Brittany introduced to me several weeks back. Camden had received a box full of books from the Smith family for his 1st Birthday and this Karen Kingsbury book was one of them. I opened the book and saw a piece of advice from Lee (the giver of the book) and read the book. As I read the book, tears flooded my face.
The purpose of this post is to encourage all you mommies out there to get this book titled "Let Me Hold You Longer" and read it everyday. Like all mommies, I, too, get frustrated because I can't get this or that done, don't have time for myself, and just need a few more minutes for this........etc. This book really encourages me to slow down and focus on Camden. Camden is now 1 year old and they days are not getting any shorter so I need to embrace each moment as it will come and go so quickly. I challenge you all (if you have this book or decide to purchase this book) to read this to your little one each day especially in the moments of the day when you are tired or frustrated and you'll have a new appreciation for your time with your little one each time. On a side note, I've read this each day to Camden for 3 days now and I still cry every single time!
Thank you Roger, Lee, Matthew, and Sarah for this book. I will treasure the book and its message more than you'll ever know!
The purpose of this post is to encourage all you mommies out there to get this book titled "Let Me Hold You Longer" and read it everyday. Like all mommies, I, too, get frustrated because I can't get this or that done, don't have time for myself, and just need a few more minutes for this........etc. This book really encourages me to slow down and focus on Camden. Camden is now 1 year old and they days are not getting any shorter so I need to embrace each moment as it will come and go so quickly. I challenge you all (if you have this book or decide to purchase this book) to read this to your little one each day especially in the moments of the day when you are tired or frustrated and you'll have a new appreciation for your time with your little one each time. On a side note, I've read this each day to Camden for 3 days now and I still cry every single time!
2 comments:
Bethany,
I also had to leave the room/distract myself when Brittany read that book:) It was too much at the time!:) It does have a very good meaning though.
Sorry everbody, I shouldn't have busted the book out at playgroup!! haha! The book does remind us to stop and savor every minute we have with our little ones, but it is very sad! Thanks so much for helping at the Promise tonight!
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