Wednesday, May 19, 2010

front porches are for happiness

I got these two rockers for mother's day this year. I think they're the perfect gift because they're so lovely but also and mostly because I am a sentimental person. In my mind I've pictured having long talks with my kids on these rockers in the upcoming years. We'll watch the rain, sunsets, clouds, etc. and just talk about what's going on in their lives. These will be chairs my children and I bond in. or at least that's the way I see it. Isn't that what front porches are for?


oh yeah, and we'll eat while we talk.

So Brent took Jackson shopping to buy my present. Jackson walked in first and told me I had to be quiet that it was a secret and I couldn't say anything. (Brent must have prepped him b/c he knows I love finding out what I'm getting for such occasions.) I asked Jackson if he knew what it was and he kept answering me in whispers that I couldn't talk and we had to be quiet. really cute. then when Brent walked in after hiding them, I told him how well Jackson had done at keeping it a secret then Jackson very joyfully squealed "It's a rocking chair!" I thought it was hilarious but Brent vowed to never take him shopping for a surprise again.

5 comments:

Bonnie said...

I love your front porch! What a happy place! And I love those rockers, just perfect!

tracyp said...

Ok that's just really cute! And I have the same feeling about rocking chairs and front porches

Mandy said...

What a great present! It's so cute that Jackson was as excited for your present as you!

Lori said...

That's great that you have that space...with snacks, to boot!

Caroline said...

Oh how wierd....my porch looks exactly like your's minus the rockers! Same brick, same columns, and same windows. I have always wanted rockers. After seeing this I might just ask for them for my birthday on Saturday!