In a family of our size and chosen slow pace with Quantity Time at home, it is important to find special ways to connect one-on-one with our children...often. When we lived in the city, we were able to pop out on quick dates easily, but even then, it was our conviction that the quality time was really spent on the simpler things like a smile across a crowded room, snatching a loooong hug, snuggling up on the couch, letting just one come into Mommy and Daddy's bed, taking time to talk with an older child, sharing a game or a puzzle, and various things of the like: the little stuff that adds up big.
(the beautiful hues of winter walks)
(our special path...soon green as we're seeing signs of new growth already)
That said, one way I've really noticed that connects our hearts here in our set up is a walk and talk stroll around the property. It's a way to instigate miles of heartfelt conversations, ask and share prayer requests, to go "there", spend time with just the one, invest, train, show love, encourage, and it can happen spontaneously or planned at any time of any day. It's really such a gift and it's a piece of the large family pie that I'm quite sure I'll cherish as I look back, our walk and talk time spent together.
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time."
James 5:15-16
That said, one way I've really noticed that connects our hearts here in our set up is a walk and talk stroll around the property. It's a way to instigate miles of heartfelt conversations, ask and share prayer requests, to go "there", spend time with just the one, invest, train, show love, encourage, and it can happen spontaneously or planned at any time of any day. It's really such a gift and it's a piece of the large family pie that I'm quite sure I'll cherish as I look back, our walk and talk time spent together.
James 5:15-16
