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A Birthday Ode To My Three Year Old
Last Monday, our daughter turned three. I am in awe every day; of her, of my husband, of myself.
This is for you, my dearest little peanut.
A Birthday Ode To My Three Year Old
Thinking back three years ago
We knew you’d change our lives
We’d been planning your arrival
When our souls would meet your eyes.
Tranquil as a lotus
Patiently incubating,
Dreaming up your perfect nose
Ten long fingers, captivating.
At first glance I saw in you
Everything in me
And at that moment time stood still
There was nothing more to be.
In the very next second I felt
All had began to change
You were indeed a mirror
From which to see things rearranged.
From midnight feedings to potty seats
What you taught me was endurance
Then you grew into a toddler
And showed me life is true abundance
These three short years, I can’t believe,
It feels as if forever
I have nurtured you, I’ve known you
Memorized your will with pleasure
I’m enlightened and enriched
And so very deeply blessed
To grow with you and also learn
Your Elegance, my Best.
Love,
Mom
Mom
Let’s Give a Kick Start to ZOOM! The Story of a Boy and His Balance Bike
A year ago, my close-knit family of outdoor bloggers got the collective wind knocked out of us. We all sat in front of our computers, in shock as we slowly received news of one of our own, VeloMom Jennifer Charrette, who was quite literally experiencing the most horrific day of her life. In the days and months that followed, we banded together to support her family and the memorial foundation they quickly set up to honor Axel, their little angel who was now proudly watching them from above.
Well, now I’m excited and honored to announce another chapter in the blossoming Axel Project adventure! ZOOM! The Story of a Boy and His Balance Bike, a picture book meant to inspire young adventurers and their families to discover the joy of bicycling.
ZOOM’s story of courage, adventure and the power of family goes well beyond the book. The story and its central character are in honor of Axel, an exuberant two year old with a talent and passion for riding his balance bike.
The book is eight pages of bold, colorful art by Kellie Day and simple, fun, rhyming text by Jennifer Charrette and Marcia Kinne (with a forward by professional bike racer George Hincapie).
Please take a minute to read about the Charrette family’s journey and this book and if it moves you, please consider supporting their Kickstarter campaign! Seriously, every single dollar counts and there are only 16 more days to chip in!
Our #OutdoorFamilies network has declared this ZOOM! Day! We have all dedicated our blogs and our hearts to the Charrette Family today and to this beautiful boy and his book. Read the other posts:
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