tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post6957119942269157491..comments2023-07-29T06:17:50.673-04:00Comments on From the Cheap Seats: PhotoStory Friday: Simplify, simplify, simplifyLaskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-24605045901064399942008-09-05T12:11:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:11:00.000-04:00I forgot to bring my cell phone with me the other ...I forgot to bring my cell phone with me the other day, and even though I will go several days without receiving a call, I was twitching. :) And to think, 10 years ago I didn't even have one. ;)<BR/><BR/>And you are so right about the kids playing with random stuff instead of their toys...my bathroom is slowing gaining odd random containers for bath time instead of bright, fancy toys. You would not believe how nuts my kids are for a water bottle and a plastic spice container.Wineplzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412881827548705342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-72262450489912776222008-09-04T23:18:00.000-04:002008-09-04T23:18:00.000-04:00oh, a lesson I keep trying to learn, too!oh, a lesson I keep trying to learn, too!painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-45097101292963797292008-09-04T21:15:00.000-04:002008-09-04T21:15:00.000-04:00Oh...I loved this post. So much! Children are wond...Oh...I loved this post. So much! <BR/><BR/>Children are wonderful creatures, aren't they? You are so right about the expensive toys that lay untouched. Pots and pans, remotes and cell phones, cans of soup, pieces of paper, the outdoors, water, and human interaction will always beat a toy. Any day. <BR/><BR/>Beautiful post! <BR/><BR/>(And thanks for stopping by! I'll be back!)Quarantine Hobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175727655486792688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-39998709667488857172008-09-01T23:51:00.000-04:002008-09-01T23:51:00.000-04:00A river shot. Wow. It actually looks cool with J i...A river shot. Wow. It actually looks cool with J in front of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-38034945774808912008-09-01T00:12:00.000-04:002008-09-01T00:12:00.000-04:00Babies are definitely great teachers on this topic...Babies are definitely great teachers on this topic! The joy in dirt piles, rocks, grass, etc.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-57784437430678655612008-08-31T21:37:00.000-04:002008-08-31T21:37:00.000-04:00Oh very sweet. And it is a struggle to simplify in...Oh very sweet. And it is a struggle to simplify in this high tech, frenzied worldthe mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-15656340056298962392008-08-31T13:44:00.000-04:002008-08-31T13:44:00.000-04:00Powerful post! You have such a way with words - I...Powerful post! You have such a way with words - I bet you are an awesome English teacher. I said ARE b/c you will always be a teacher! :-)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159336665350752308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-31435561011549008502008-08-31T07:51:00.000-04:002008-08-31T07:51:00.000-04:00I was relaxed just reading your post!I was relaxed just reading your post!Manager Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648981937075813835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-76389400533769075672008-08-30T23:11:00.000-04:002008-08-30T23:11:00.000-04:00A beautiful reminder.A beautiful reminder.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-53037956026214028812008-08-30T18:53:00.000-04:002008-08-30T18:53:00.000-04:00Oh Laski, that was just perfection. Truly. Ever ...Oh Laski, that was just perfection. Truly. Ever bit of it. From the (once) tranquil cabin, to the waters, to the baby boy (growing every minute, my GOSH)... Thanks for the important reminder to SLOW down.just jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218649675899000158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-42246131520667599052008-08-30T14:29:00.000-04:002008-08-30T14:29:00.000-04:00On one of our first trips to where David grew up, ...On one of our first trips to where David grew up, back when we were dating. He took me to the grave of Mark Twain. It was so sweet, because he knew I would love it, being the dorky English teacher, too.ConverseMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964215682943025507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-77084185390705906912008-08-30T00:39:00.000-04:002008-08-30T00:39:00.000-04:00Although there is very little true simplicity in o...Although there is very little true simplicity in our lives these days, it does make you appreciate those moments when they happen. Today, I rolled around on my bed with my children, tickling them, watching them laugh, watching them bounce and revel in the joy of just being together. It was simple. And yet so magnificent.lattemommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311741652232818048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-33372290578941354032008-08-30T00:09:00.000-04:002008-08-30T00:09:00.000-04:00Beautiful! I have to agree, that I am often in aw...Beautiful! I have to agree, that I am often in awe of the simple joys I see and experience from my kids.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561610754317073080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-79402217265026905202008-08-29T23:58:00.000-04:002008-08-29T23:58:00.000-04:00when they enjoy the box more than the toy, that ma...when they enjoy the box more than the toy, that makes you wonder if we are living in a world of excess!<BR/><BR/>I have totally simplied our lives so much in the last year. While I feel like Livi is getting the short end of the stick in not doing an 'activity' like gymnastics of ooyey gooyey art, I know she will have plenty of time for this!<BR/><BR/>atommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744207550343647140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-63390002307296606202008-08-29T23:22:00.000-04:002008-08-29T23:22:00.000-04:00I agree simplicity is best..... but how?! Cute li...I agree simplicity is best..... but how?! Cute little inspiration!Carrie and Troy Keiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722492030174176576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-63619243155339770682008-08-29T23:09:00.000-04:002008-08-29T23:09:00.000-04:00Yup, kids are the best for doing that...before we ...Yup, kids are the best for doing that...before we and society corrupt them with Afluenza...<BR/><BR/>We have to get back to simple, thanks for the reminder :-)Kamis Khlopchykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891667631830654830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-29013389772317739352008-08-29T22:39:00.000-04:002008-08-29T22:39:00.000-04:00It's incredible what our children can teach us wit...It's incredible what our children can teach us without even realizing it!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859054715459355896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-53041894666363393992008-08-29T22:07:00.000-04:002008-08-29T22:07:00.000-04:00Ah, that Thoreau. He sure knew a lot. Makes me wan...Ah, that Thoreau. He sure knew a lot. Makes me want to wake up tomorrow, grab a giant box, and start to simplify. Seriously.MommyTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860003098383600806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-85861890814301275272008-08-29T21:30:00.000-04:002008-08-29T21:30:00.000-04:00It is sad that we, in our desire to give them ever...It is sad that we, in our desire to give them everything, forget how much they just want a little freedom to explore.Supercool Hotmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966917467815917909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-80600417184766417302008-08-29T20:25:00.000-04:002008-08-29T20:25:00.000-04:00You know, we have just put about 33% of the kids t...You know, we have just put about 33% of the kids toys in the "yard sale" box (wish us luck tomorrow!). Because they don't play with them!! They make cardboard "spaceships", roll balls, and make forts.<BR/><BR/>simplify is right! Now, if only I could remember this as well!CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-28043917383984080242008-08-29T19:28:00.000-04:002008-08-29T19:28:00.000-04:00This was very nicely done. I would love to visit W...This was very nicely done. I would love to visit Walden Pond someday. Thoreau has a great message (although I have to admit that there are times when I get about three quarters through "Walden" and I find myself thinking "Why don't you go get a job and try to support a family?" )<BR/>But, I usually get over it. <BR/>Thanks for the reminder.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03689238640477884004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-55451573957411768172008-08-29T19:24:00.000-04:002008-08-29T19:24:00.000-04:00Wow! I can tell you are an amazing mom! :DWow! I can tell you are an amazing mom! :DSvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825324235725847699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-16346374852754849932008-08-29T18:27:00.000-04:002008-08-29T18:27:00.000-04:00What an amazing post; you hit the nail on the head...What an amazing post; you hit the nail on the head.Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-55864625380949152252008-08-29T18:22:00.000-04:002008-08-29T18:22:00.000-04:00Perfect!! Seriously, a PERFECT post!Perfect!! Seriously, a PERFECT post!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757190486746869272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-87410227555818517882008-08-29T16:53:00.000-04:002008-08-29T16:53:00.000-04:00I love, love, LOVE the woods... nature... it's so ...I love, love, LOVE the woods... nature... it's so peaceful. I love it.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497823064126116308noreply@blogger.com