FAMILIES

http://www.drmomma.org/2011/03/bedtime-dances-by-candlelight.html?spref=fb
This gorgeous photo was on the above site - a lovely blog about bedtime intimacy with mum and baby.

I felt blessed in being a firey leo child. My dad was also leo! and very vibrantly smiley and playful. I was the first of three girls, so I was fresh and new and every expression of my unfolding was celebrated and witnessed. I was the only child for five years! till my first sister arrived.
I remember my mum being more functionable and being more present when I was a babe in arms whilst my dad was far more 'available' when I was lapable and readable to and when I painted and drew pictures. My dad, being of italian birth knew how to laugh and play - He was colourful!
I always feel a sadness when I encounter families who are sombre and lacking in an intimacy of communion with each other and even more so when this can be witnessed with their grandchildren also!
Families matter -  Truth, communication, loving and feeling affection and celebration create grown up children who can also love and play with their families and so the circle of love grows and evolves.
To me 'warmth, colour, smiles and comfortable laps and lullaby are what makes good loving grown ups who can twirl and whirl with life and appreciation.
Thanks to Dr.Momma for such a super blog. :)