Dear Little One,
You are welcome at this table. Morning, noon, dinner, and snacks. You are welcome with questions. You are welcome with comments.
Our table is sturdy for all that we discuss. New and scary topics. Old and comfortable ones, too. This table is our commitment to one another, our commitment to take care and take ease – whatever you need in the moment.
Here at the table, we celebrate happy occasions: birthdays, holidays, graduations. We remember difficult times: goodbyes, hurt feelings, sudden loses. Our table is our grounding place. Here we see each other’s eyes, hold each other’s hands, and listen to each other’s hearts.
Our table knows that all our moments here are precious. Spilled sunflower seeds, watered by tears after a lost game will one day grow into confidence and courage. And the dirt from our garden carrots with fertilize joy and a strong community well into adulthood as we wash, cut, boil, and can.
Yes, our table welcomes you, my little one. In fact, our table needs you. Without you, our table is just a table. With you, our table comes to life and we all grow from its nourishment. Come regularly. Come expectantly. Come and enjoy our family table heartily.
Love,
Mama
Love this! Family dinners were such an important part of my childhood and we had so many wonderful conversations around that table.
And I’m sure they continue as an adult, right? That’s why we gather around food, for the company and conversation.
The story telling of the post is so wonderful and the images are stunning!
Thank you Sarah!
These are so beautiful! I love that the family chose to center their family portraits around the dinner table, I can tell it means so much to them!
Yes! Everyone has their family rituals that mean so much to them, the moments and conversations that are the threads composing the beautiful tapestry of their life.
Oh my gosh I love these so much- and how gorgeous is that momma?! I love how they decided to have their family photos done.
Oh!!! So many sweet mow ories captured!! Absolutely beautiful!
What a wonderful way to shoot a family session! I loved how it was centered around their table! So perfect.
Ah I love that you put this in the form of a letter. What sweet little moments!
Such a refreshing and beautiful perspective. This is the good stuff.
love love love this family bonding experience!!