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!
I love this! And the description of the young boy is just perfect!
Posted by: Ruth | Saturday, 15 February 2014 at 05:26 PM
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
Posted by: Paul B | Saturday, 15 February 2014 at 05:48 PM
That's lovely! Oh, for the days of a pushchair..
I'm hoping you are safe and warm and dry..
Posted by: Sian | Saturday, 15 February 2014 at 07:03 PM
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...
Posted by: Wanda | Saturday, 15 February 2014 at 10:53 PM
What a lovely story - covering so many stages of life. Old Grumpy is definitely a good alternative name for that tree!
Posted by: Debs14 | Sunday, 16 February 2014 at 08:23 AM
I love your interaction with the little boy....so lovely to hear a child's natural curiosity....and very apt choice of name.
Posted by: Jacky S | Sunday, 16 February 2014 at 09:25 AM
I really felt like I was right there with you - great writing!
Posted by: Mary | Sunday, 16 February 2014 at 11:25 AM
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.
Posted by: Karen | Sunday, 16 February 2014 at 06:37 PM
Ahhh as always a lovely moment x
Posted by: Louise | Sunday, 16 February 2014 at 08:53 PM
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.
Posted by: Prairie Jill | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 02:36 AM
Ahhh...the little boy reminds me of my nephews!
Posted by: Yvonne Yam | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 03:54 AM
Just lovely Alexa and beautifully captured.
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 07:18 AM
A truly beautiful moment Alexa. We wear many hats in a day don't we?
Posted by: Miriam | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 09:15 PM
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
Posted by: rinda | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 11:07 PM
Spanning the generations here Alexa, I hope you found the words you were looking for to go on your page.
Posted by: sandie | Monday, 17 February 2014 at 11:07 PM
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!
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 04:23 AM
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
Posted by: Deb @ PaperTurtle | Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 01:06 PM
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~
Posted by: Honoré | Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 07:31 PM
another perfectly written moment...i could really envisage the whole scene!
Alison xx
Posted by: Alison | Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 09:37 PM
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.
Posted by: Julie K | Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 10:21 AM
Both parts of the description are lovely - the thoughts and details made me smile too.
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 04:59 PM
Alexa, I know I say this every month but you write so evocatively. I could just see that little boy with you. Perfect.
Posted by: Abi | Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 10:56 PM
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.
Posted by: Beverly | Thursday, 20 February 2014 at 02:11 PM
Hi Alexa,
Hello it is lovely to meet you and I apologize for the late reply been very busy! Now as for the new workshop it begins in March. You can begin to purchase if you like. A demonstration will be posted soon. You can go here www.itsybitsyspill.etsy.com
Magaly
Posted by: Magaly Ohika | Thursday, 20 February 2014 at 07:26 PM
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).
Posted by: Susanne | Friday, 21 February 2014 at 05:40 PM
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!
Posted by: Fiona@staring at the sea | Saturday, 22 February 2014 at 03:48 PM
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!
Posted by: Cheri | Tuesday, 25 February 2014 at 08:51 PM
Old Grumpy! Perfect.
Posted by: Rleyn | Friday, 28 February 2014 at 07:16 PM