Monday, March 28, 2011

Life & Groceries

We adopted a philosophy, along with a baby, nearly two years ago, now.

We chose not to be those never-leave-the-house-it's-too-much-hassle parents and from day two, started introducing our son to the world. From watching his daddy's band lead Chinese worship to strolling running (respectfully) through local art museums to helping cook dinner, we allow Ty to participate in life.

The benefits are shining. Ty's language has exploded and his manners are deliberate, as his little brain connects the most intricate details. It is wonderfully, fulfilling to watch unfold and makes me realize how incredibly, intelligent these little beings are.

Here is a little peak into our latest grocery excursion. Ty is responsible for selecting and carting his weekly essentials.


My mom bought him this Melissa & Doug, adult-like, shopping cart for Christmas and Ty loves it.



It's snapshots of everyday life that scream God's goodness.

I drink in these days and times and moments; it's hard to imagine they could ever be topped.

23 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness - what a cutie! All the older ladies must stop you at the store and comment on how sweet he is!

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  2. Such cute pictures... he's getting so big and grown up! :)

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  3. And, by the way, I love your philosophy. Someday when I have a family, this is how I want to live. :)

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  4. That is beyond precious! We too do the same type of things and it's so rewarding. What a blessing these little beings are :)

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  5. good for you guys! It's REALLY hard sometimes, but it's so much more fun to take the kids along and let them share your adventures!

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  6. Just what the soul needs. A little Ty fix before I head to bed. He is so stinkin' cute!

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  7. How cute is he?????
    I love your philosophy and I beleive that he will be soo much better for it!!!!

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  8. LOVE this! Too stinkin' cute!

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  9. I wish more people raised their kids as little PEOPLE. I am amazed when I see some kids and they way they behave, and it is clear that their parents have not realized that kids too are people and are capable of learning about life. Ty will be well prepared in life thanks to your amazing guidance.

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  10. So cute, love the cart and your ideas behind it. Enjoy your day!

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  11. Oh my, when did he get SO big?! I love it. We take Jax everywhere too...still trying to figure out how to do it with 2 though:). LOVE that he has his own cart!!!

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  12. He is getting so big and is oh so cute! Don't blink....take in every moment....soon he may be working at the grocery as a teenager!

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  13. Love the little cart! Awesome idea for the little ones.

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  14. that is completely adorable!

    cindie

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  15. Oh my...too stinkin' cute for words.

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  16. Love the last pictures of your two favorite men! So sweet. : )

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  17. Oh I LOVE this...can't believe how big our little boys are getting. :) He looks so adorable there, pushing the cart next to Ben. SO SWEET!!

    Melba

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  18. These pictures are so cute. The first comment said old ladies must stop and say something when you are out. They sure do when I go out with Ty. He'd get every elderly woman's vote in the country if he were running for anything.

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  19. Hey, girl!

    I wanted to let you know that I’m doing a month’s worth of giveaways on my adoption blog, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, starting April 1. All items are coming from Etsy sellers and include: A Princess and the Frog tutu, custom made dolls for boys and girls, hair clips for little girls, adoption jewelry for moms, and much more. I hope you will check it out and tell your friends. There will be four easy ways to enter each giveaway.

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  20. Aaaaaaw! ♥

    Here in Germany the little ones can use such carts in nearly every Shop/Mall we have.

    It looks sooo cute.

    Ty looks so changed. In your header, the tiny little boy and now on your pictures this adorable half-two man! Sigh.

    Time is running.. ;)

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  21. HA! I have a picture from just a couple of weeks ago of my 2 year old and grandma - both with matching grocery carts.

    BTW - I have the same philosophy. It is more work now when they are young but I have found that my son is worlds ahead many other kids because of it.

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