A couple years ago we gutted our kitchen for a remodel. After eating countless meals lovingly prepared in the laundry room, we took the kids to Denny's for breakfast. Madagascar had just come out and they were giving away these masks. The kids thought the masks were brilliant.
This picture makes my heart swell a little when I look at it.
Lack of self-awareness
Free spirits
Open minds
Alive
They make me try just a little bit harder every day, and
inspire me to be a better version of myself.
These little critters are my heroes.
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Happy Friday Kathy B! We made it through another week, enjoy the weekend with your safari pals.
Careful, my friend!
It's a jungle out there!
Love this. I too, think my daughter is my hero. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't try as hard as I do.
Who would have guessed it from Denny's paper masks? I think I would feel the same way about that picture if those were my kids behind those masks. Such fun expressions. Wow!
I did a post once on how we started the restaurant behavior training of our two young barbarians at Denny's!
Four girls? Start saving for weddings now! Cute kids.. I got barbarians, you got animals! :)
Your daughters are so cute, even when their faces are hidden behind those masks :)
If only we as adults could recapture that free spirit that they have in that photo.
Yes, I am often jealous of my kids ability to be so free; like when my daughter was dancing in the isles of the grocery store... wanted to join her but I chickened out.
I just love this post. It totally and completely made my day. You write so beautifully!
Oh man... I am enjoying my Friday! I need a good laugh since I started the day by spilling coffee all over myself! Very cute Super Hero's!!
I love those masks! Wishing I had one. Happy Friday!!
I remember those 'themed' days ..
My two are busy with biology and chemistry now ...
So cute- those girls.
Free spirits and fun- they are...and you're doing an awesome job!
The masks are so stinkin' cute!
As which character did you dress up? I'm assuming you wore a mask so you wouldn't be the lone weirdo standing out.
And I'm sure you're theirs.
What a sweet animal menagerie you have there!
I do love that lack of self-awareness kids have. So fun.
Isn't it amazing what these kids of ours can teach us without even realizing they're doing it?
Kids have a way of raising the bar in your life, don't they?
Love the picture.
How fun!!! Having kids really is a miracle. :)
They look so.....serious....
:)
Those masks look like fun!
Oh that picture is so cute. I love looking at old pictures. The ones where my kids are little and they adore me. You know before they grow up and realize "Hey she doesn't know everyting."
The good old days.
that photo is priceless!
awww how cute do they look!?!
I LOVED THOSE MASKS TOOOOO!!!
I mean, I didn't wear them or anything. You kids are just the cutest. It's amazing how great they seem, given their scary snakey environment and all.
I hope they read what you wrote someday, in a time they can appreciate all that is involved in being a great and loving Mom. You are awesome.
Oh - you know how to bring out the animal in them.
Just kidding - they're so sweet!
How fun! I bet they were giggling when you took that picture, yes? I can almost hear it. :D
ps: I'm going to stay at Blogger, so you can update your link if you like. It shouldn't mess with your blog at all, really. :)
Wish I was that unselfconscious ... I don't even want to skype my kid at school without make-up....
Im so lame. Although maybe I could use one of those masks
Such a cute photo! and I love what you said about "lack of self awareness" ....so true.
Who wouldn't think these little monsters were your heroes? Our kids make our life whole! Happy weekend!
I love when your kids willingly pose for the camera. My oldest is beyond that stage now and my middle is creeping into it. Luckily, my youngest is the biggest ham - hopefully I'll be able to snap away for a few more years.
LOVE your pic! Super cute!
You must be doing a great job. Look at those big smiles?
Awwww, that's an awesome pictures! Your girls are so much fun...and they obviously get that from you!!!
Have a happy Friday!
Remember when nothing was too embarrassing? Remember when we would try anything? That's what it is to be young. :-) and young at heart.
Love the photo and love, love, love your line about how they make you try a little harder every day. Too sweet!
Very funny-cute :D
I wish I had one of those masks!
It's a shame we all grow up and change. We can't be kids forever.. as hard as I'm trying.
Me too.
I want to be that free spirit, open mind, alive.
Kids are so awesome. :)
I've got the biggest smile on my face, Thanks.
Ka-UTE!
What an awesome giveaway...bravo Denny's!
What adorable little critters!
So cute! I put a cute one on FB of my little pirate today! Don't they just melt your heart!
I go out like that every day. Saves me so much time putting on makeup.
I LOVE that picture!
But how do you cook in a laundry room? Preparing meals in our tiny kitchen FEELS like cooking in a laundry room....but I'm wondering what the logistics were...like a George Foreman grill?
How cute! And inspiring! Tell me, did you survive this kitchen remodel? I may not.
Oh that is just precious. Isn't it great when our little ones inspire us? I know mine inspire me and give me that extra boost I sometimes need. Great post!
What a wonderful group of blessings!..they are so cute!
Awwwwww...very sweet! so happy to hear they inspire you.
There are times when children annoy the hell out of us.
And then there are times like these.
Nice photo!
I just love it!!!!!
I just love it!!!!!
Now THAT is childhood personified.
Absolute perfection.
I'm sure they'd say the same thing about you.
That is a wonderful post! A wonderful picture! Your girls are awesome.
I have a picture of my boys coming out of a waterslide with the biggest smiles on their faces. This pic also inspires me.
Candid shots win over a photo studio.
What a terrific photo, and a great way of expressing childhood.
Love it!!
And to think that the person who created these masks was just trying to keep kids busy.
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