Passing The Time

Passing the time while we wait for Grace's ten year well-child check to begin this afternoon. xo

Best. Waiting Room. Ever.

Enough said. 

{This Moment} Summer Reading

{This Moment} - A Soule Mama Friday ritual. A single photo- no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a peaceful weekend!

"From Thankful Us To Helpful You!"

One of our most favorite books to read this time of year is The Firefighters' Thanksgiving by Maribeth Boelts.  It's a sweet story about some firefighters who are trying to make their Thanksgiving meal but have to answer several calls during the meal preparation.  At the end they are surprised by a feast left for them by their very grateful community (with a sweet note that reads "From thankful us to helpful you!  Happy Thanksgiving!").  Even though the girls have heard this story many, many times over their lives this is the first year that they asked to "bring treats to people who helps us."  We decided that we would bring treats to their fabulous doctor, the librarians, the police and (of course) the firefighters.  Yesterday we began our baking and delivering.  We made yummy cranberry bread to bring to Dr. Rugo and her staff, as well as the librarians.  

We had such fun baking and delivering these goodies!  Everyone that we visited was super surprised and very appreciative.  It seems that more and more each year poor Thanksgiving is being overlooked  and Christmas is taking over.  I have always loved Thanksgiving.  And I love that the girls have inherited my love of it as well. I love that they just don't understand why people are decorating for Christmas starting in October (no matter how many times they ask why this is).  I love that they want people to focus on this holiday instead of rushing right to Christmas.  And I love that even for how young they are they are already starting to look for ways to give back and make the world a better place.  This mama could not be more proud.  

Today we shall bake and deliver chocolate chip cookies to the Police and Fire Departments.  After all, something about chocolate chip cookies just seemed to make total sense for those two groups! 

A Celebration

Today was the one year birthday of Kids on the Common Pediatrics.  And to celebrate one year of having owned her own practice the girls beloved doctor and her fabulous office staff held a little celebration to mark this very special occasion.  I told the girls about it over breakfast this morning and they decided to make cards to bring to Dr. Rugo and also asked that we get some flowers too.  The girls spent quite awhile this morning hard at work on their celebratory creations and were so excited when it was finally time to bring them to the party. 









And while we've only been one of Dr. Rugo's families for about four months now in that time we have truly felt so welcome, so at home and part of such a very special community. From the moment that we met her and her staff we knew that this was the practice for us.  There is something very unique about Dr. Rugo and her team.  The vibe when you walk in there is one of peace, love, joy, and a total belief in the children and families that they work with.  It is a partnership between this office and each family.  It is a truly beautiful thing.

Any doctor who gushes over each of her patients as if they were her only ones is a special person indeed.  

Any doctor who genuinely "oohs" and "ahhs" over a picture a child has lovingly made for her is a special person indeed. 

Any doctor who takes into consideration the whole child (and not just the medical portion) is a truly special person indeed.  

And any doctor who takes time out of her day to celebrate with her staff and families a milestone such as this is a special person indeed. 

And, as if the girls were not already over the moon to be there this afternoon there was face painting and temorary tatoos as well.  How cool is that?!

Happy first birthday, Kids on the Common! We look forward to many more wonderful celebrations together for years to come!