Simply A Moment (February 2014)

 Hello! Do come in and shake off those rain-soaked, snow-sodden or sun-baked shoes - you are very welcome :). Mid-month, it's time for another Simply A Moment ...

And if you'd like to join in and post a moment of your own, the Linky is below and it will be wonderful to have your company: a paragraph, or a photo, a gathering of thoughts or observations ... Anyway you like to record a moment will be lovely :).

Wishing you all warmly a safe and dry (at least inside!) weekend!

Comments

[Ruth]

I love this! And the description of the young boy is just perfect!

[Paul B]

Another beautiful story captured of a moment in time. Lovely layout too, especially the trio of circular photos with the titles snaking around them. You have a winning way with youngsters. If it was me, he'd have met a much more terse response lol. Pxx

[Sian]

That's lovely! Oh, for the days of a pushchair..

I'm hoping you are safe and warm and dry..

[Wanda]

What a precious, multi-layered moment. Your concern over your father is palpable, and you are offering him the best mix of freedom, dignity, and security possible. I was touched, as well, with your response to the little boy--I'm sure that short interaction made his day. As for your journal entry, I suspect it was a treasure as well...

[Debs14]

What a lovely story - covering so many stages of life. Old Grumpy is definitely a good alternative name for that tree!

[Jacky S]

I love your interaction with the little boy....so lovely to hear a child's natural curiosity....and very apt choice of name.

[Mary]

I really felt like I was right there with you - great writing!

[Karen]

In addition to your wonderful moment, I love your introduction. It's a reminder of our lovely group of bloggers who are experiencing such different extremes in weather all at once.

[Louise]

Ahhh as always a lovely moment x

[Prairie Jill]

What a lovely post. So touching as you describe the contrasts of age and youth, wheelie and pushchair, books and computers. Just beautiful.

PS I'll be the one with the snow-sodden boots, as you might guess! But we're heading up near 0C for the next few days.

[Yvonne Yam]

Ahhh...the little boy reminds me of my nephews!

[Melissa]

Just lovely Alexa and beautifully captured.

[Miriam]

A truly beautiful moment Alexa. We wear many hats in a day don't we?

[rinda]

What a fun story, and yes, it is hard to watch independence develop (in teenagers, young adults or our elders). . . it's hard when you know it's best not to lend a helping hand.
Thanks for hosting. Off to write my contribution.
Rinda

[sandie]

Spanning the generations here Alexa, I hope you found the words you were looking for to go on your page.

[Melissa Gross]

Another lovely moment you've recorded Alexa. I so enjoy reading how you watch and let your dad be as independent as he can at this stage. Your love for him always come through so clearly!

[Deb @ PaperTurtle]

Ah...you are just so good at these simply moment pieces, Alexa! I love this one and as I read I felt like I was sitting right next to you watching this scene unfold. Lovely as always, consistent month after month.

Thanks for the chance to link up, and I hope you have a wonderful week! xo

[Honoré]

I love this moment…reminds me of my pre-retirement days and you've captured the blend of the "old tech" with the "new tech" perfectly. I also just love the curiosity and honesty of young children. They are such fun and so curious. I love Mr. Stumpy Grumpy.

Cheers~

[Alison]

another perfectly written moment...i could really envisage the whole scene!
Alison xx

[Julie K]

What a lovely moment. I like that there's a common thread between your Dad and the little boy - in that they'd both been taken to hunt for books by someone who loved them.

Thank you for adding my link - I was going to do it yesterday but was in a bit of a hurry to get somewhere.

[Missus Wookie]

Both parts of the description are lovely - the thoughts and details made me smile too.

[Abi]

Alexa, I know I say this every month but you write so evocatively. I could just see that little boy with you. Perfect.

[Beverly]

As always when I read your moments I am transported to the scene and experience it as if I am actually present.I can see your daddy rounding the corner, slipping out of view and then look down on the little boy's head.

[Magaly Ohika]

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[Susanne]

Wonderfully told, with the inclusion of the old and young and in-between. And you've increased by vocabulary. I looked up the definition of "serried" and I'll store it away for scrapbook page that I have in mind (yes, I'll be keeping you in suspense till I get around to it).

[Fiona@staring at the sea]

As others before me have said, your writing always puts me right there beside you as you experience your moment. Having a little Saturday afternoon catch up. Not much time for blog reading/writing during half term!

[Cheri]

The young ones are so open and honest - imagine if we could all stay that way, finding so much wonder in every little thing? How nice that your Dad is getting around well. I can actually see him running his fingers along the row of books, looking for something to spark his interest. I miss doing my simple moment pages. Life has just been so much in the way lately!

[Rleyn]

Old Grumpy! Perfect.