found art tuesday: kitchen chalkboard

September 22, 2009 in Uncategorized

We have a lot of different things installed in our house at Tess' eye level. We had them there for Emma, too, when she was younger.

It seems only fair. Tiny shelves, door knobs and latches, and a chalkboard in the kitchen screwed right into the end of the island at her height.

Last week, I found this on her chalkboard.

How miraculous to feel this way about yourself. How utterly miraculous.

May we all reclaim some part of that adoration, that explosion of love for who we are, that return to a place where we love absolutely everything about ourselves.

I love this. It says so much. About Tess, certainly. But, more importantly, about all of us.

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8 comments to " found art tuesday: kitchen chalkboard "


Robin Manly

September 22, 2009 AT 12:08AM

When I used to drop my daughter off at preschool, she would immediately find one of her buddies, grab hands, and run down the hall – hair flying! – hollering, “We’re perfect!” Happily, at age 21, she’s still pretty darn fond of herself. :-)

Amy D McCracken

September 22, 2009 AT 9:44AM

This art reminds me not only how far I have to go, but shows me that it is possible to get there.

Thanks, Tess.

xoxo

Nancy MacDonald

September 22, 2009 AT 10:21AM

I believe this says something about those who create the circle of love and support that is the harbor of her world – most specifically her Mama and Papa!

leah

September 22, 2009 AT 10:55AM

Heehee!! I love seeing the world thru Tess’s eyes!

jasper

September 22, 2009 AT 3:35PM

I hope this sense lasts her whole life long.

Failed perfectionist that I am, I can’t remember ever feeling that way about myself.

Carolynn

September 22, 2009 AT 8:16PM

I *heart* this too! I think it speaks of a well adjusted girl who will develop into a healthy woman. It also speaks of remarkable parenting.

Sally

September 23, 2009 AT 10:26AM

My Meg recently hiked up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire (at the age of 6!), but downplayed the accomplishment, pooh-poohing us every time we said how proud of her we were. So I put at her eye level a picture of her taken on the mountain, hoping it will subtly remind her of this very cool thing she did.

Allan Smithee

September 25, 2009 AT 2:16PM

Just curious… Are you and Mr. Brilliant going to home-school her?

I sort of always thought it (home-schooling) weird but in this case… well, not weird at all.