"In a true family circle a father and a mother first clasp each other's hands, liking well to be thus clasped; then they stretch out a hand on either side, and these are speedily grasped by children, who hold one another firmly, and complete the ring. One child is better than nothing, a great deal better than nothing; it is at least an effort in the right direction, but the circle that ensues is not, even then, a truly nice shape. You can stand as handsomely as ever you like, but it simply won't 'come round.' The minute that two, three, four, five, join in, the 'roundness' grows, and the merriment too, and the laughter, and the power to do things."
~Mother Carey's Chickens
by: Kate Douglas Wiggin
I read this the other evening and it has rolled round and round in my mind. Many tidbits from this old novel have played around in my thoughts as I continue to read. More love, more encouragement, more compliments, more displays of affection need to come from the core of this mother. I am working to develop sweeter habits.
Peacefully BuZzInG,
Misty
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