Yesterday, Flynn and I went to the dentist. No cavities, by the way! I saw this little peek of yellow in the parking lot and knew I had to take a picture. If you have read here for a while, you know why. If not, let me explain with pictures.
Years ago, when Flynn was little, she noticed all the beautiful specks of yellow popping up in our yard and ran outside to admire them. While many see these annual visitors as a nuisance, Flynn sees them as a bright and cheery part of nature. We began to wait each year for her dandelions and captured her happiness with a few pictures, showing her joy. Well, years passed, as they seem to do, and although we no longer document these little signs of spring, we still notice and remember the days of Flynn's dandelions. I am thankful to her, for in that initial moment of childhood innocence, she instilled in me something I always remember. We can see certain things in life as weeds needing harsh removal or as flowers that, for a brief time, offer us an opportunity to pause and admire them before they blow away as wishes in the wind.
I wish a dandelion-filled Wednesday for you, my friends.
Have a cozy day!
Billie Jo
Such a sweet memory. I remember both of our children bringing me bouquets of yellow in their little hands. xx
ReplyDeleteFlynn, I absolutely agree with you. Dandelions have always been my favorite. It adds beauty to the grass. And then they turn into those fuzzy flowers that you can blow, that's another fun childhood memory although my dad would get mad because that would cause more to grow.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely remember this post and it was always one of my faves. Flynn is beyond precious with her sweet yellow headband - and the beautiful message attached to it all. 💛
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy post!
ReplyDeleteAww, this touched my heart in so many ways! Wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right-some of the greatest lessons we learn, are seen through the eyes of a child.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory. I've always like dandelions. They make polk-a-dots in the lawn.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully innocent and beautiful photos! I feel the same way that she does about dandelions. In fact, today I was taking lots of pictures of them. I think they are wildflowers, not weeds.
ReplyDeleteWell - this is the sweetest post ever! I love those photos and I love Flynn's sentiments on dandelions.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great memory. I will remember this story when I see the dandelions this year!
ReplyDeleteLovely post with sweet memories. Flynn proves that happiness is all in the way we look at things. So glad you both had a good dental check-up. No cavities is always something to be happy about! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteYes they are little bursts of gold, lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post filled with wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet memory and what an adorable little girl. I remember getting dandelion bouquets from my sons when they were little. Also teaching 1st and 2nd grade, I always got bouquets of dandelions from the little girls in my class.
ReplyDeleteHope your week has had lots of dandelion like sweet memories. My son has a birthday tomorrow which always takes me down memory lane. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! I went to the dentist for a cleaning yesterday too and it went well. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are wonderful. How good that you captured Flynn playing amongs the dandelions. I imagine most of us are divided over dandelions: Remembering the joy as a child of discovering them each spring and summer, and blowing their fluffy seeds. And, then as an adult fighting the prolific weeds with expensive chemicals. I am torn.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful memories of Flynn and her special flowers. I love dandelions. I don't remember anyone in my childhood working to get rid of them. Nowadays though, everyone hates them and sprays and digs them up so they will have a beautifully smooth carpet of green grass. I remember making necklaces and bouquets. Ahh, childhood. :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Billy Jo that's just how nature is here too but we're too hot for the season! Dandelions are beautiful. Have a beautiful weekend🌷🌼!
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember these photos of Flynn and the dandelions. They always make my heart smile. I also love to see that first dandelion on the lawn. I just noticed one tucked in the edges of a take-out parking lot. They are so cheerful, and some call them weeds, but I insist calling them flowers. Such sweet and dear photos of Flynn today, Billie Jo. I loved them all.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Beautiful photographs, and what lovely memories. Xx
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Best wishes.
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