Today is Universal Children’s day. Yay for Kids! – I’m a mother of 3, by the way. Yes, I understand, “yay” is all a matter of perspective — and no, I’m not dilerious.
What is children’s day?
“… to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world. … ” from UN.org
Then there is Children’s day:
“Children’s Day, was proclaimed by President Bill Clinton in October 2000. He declared that it be held on November 16th.” from wikipedia
Sounds all very complicated, or I need to partake in the afternoon nap more often. Either way, I personally think every day should be a day for children because every child is a little miracle and a big blessing…. children are our futures and they are our inspiration.
If only we could each look through the eyes of a child more often. Life might just then be a little less complicated a lot more sincere.
Some fun quotes for the day…
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing. ~Phyllis Diller
A child is a curly dimpled lunatic. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary
What is a home without children? Quiet. ~Henny Youngman
There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff
There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence
Quotes from QuoteGarden.com
Blog your thoughts about Children or children’s day and leave a comment below.
Happy Tuesday!
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What a great topic! The quotes are perfect – my favorite is
“Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary”
That sums up my son when he was a kid exactly – he was a real dirt magnet – I could barely get him out of the bathtub and dried off before he was dirty again it seemed.
The little girl design with the curly locks is magnificent – I don’t ahve a granddaughter but it would make a perfect t-shirt gift! It would also look great in a pink and or purple bedroom as wall art – fine art prints for children’s rooms can be terrific gifts – my step grand-daughter really enjoyed the flamingo I gave her as a gift a couple or so years ago.
I mused on parenting and grandparenting and holiday gift ideas. You can read the rest of the story at
http://barbaraburns.com/barbarablog/?p=272
What a great topic! The quotes are perfect – my favorite is
“Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary”
That sums up my son when he was a kid exactly – he was a real dirt magnet – I could barely get him out of the bathtub and dried off before he was dirty again it seemed.
The little girl design with the curly locks is magnificent – I don’t ahve a granddaughter but it would make a perfect t-shirt gift! It would also look great in a pink and or purple bedroom as wall art – fine art prints for children’s rooms can be terrific gifts – my step grand-daughter really enjoyed the flamingo I gave her as a gift a couple or so years ago.
I mused on parenting and grandparenting and holiday gift ideas. You can read the rest of the story at
http://barbaraburns.com/barbarablog/?p=272
What a great topic! The quotes are perfect – my favorite is
“Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary”
That sums up my son when he was a kid exactly – he was a real dirt magnet – I could barely get him out of the bathtub and dried off before he was dirty again it seemed.
The little girl design with the curly locks is magnificent – I don’t ahve a granddaughter but it would make a perfect t-shirt gift! It would also look great in a pink and or purple bedroom as wall art – fine art prints for children’s rooms can be terrific gifts – my step grand-daughter really enjoyed the flamingo I gave her as a gift a couple or so years ago.
I mused on parenting and grandparenting and holiday gift ideas. You can read the rest of the story at
http://barbaraburns.com/barbarablog/?p=272