WHAT IS THE “BEHIND THE SCENES” LINK UP?
Social media and online relationships can make us feel like everyone else has it all together. We’re edited, proof-read, Pinterest-perfect versions of ourselves (or so some might think!) when – in reality? There is an unfinished pile of laundry around the corner. That cute toddler smiling for the camera just had a massive meltdown seconds ago. That yummy breakfast-for-dinner you just showed us on Instagram? It’s because the cat licked the chicken that was supposed to be for dinner. “Behind the Scenes” is a fun link up where we show those photos – but tell the real story behind them. The sneak peek behind the scenes, a look past the edges of the photo to the real life behind it. Read more here!
The Photo:
The Photo:
The Story:
She snuggled up to her daddy’s neck with a shy smile when she first saw it. Her own little red car. Or, as all cars are “trucks” right now, her own red truck. Just her size. I’d put the finishing touches on it just moments before they arrived home from daycare. Scrambling to find missing pieces, arms and legs contorted around plastic pieces that really – let’s be honest – should not actually have required any assembly.
“Do you like it?”
She stands with one hand touching the car, which has now already been introduced to baby dolls, blankies, an assortment of snacks, juice, and grass for the “grass tank.”
“Yes, mommy”
We record a video to thank Grammy, a whispered “thank you” and a bright smile. Hours are logged on the little wheels, pushed up and down the driveway, tipped over a few times during a crazy turn or arms reaching too far out to pick up toys. She wanders through the garage, pointing first at “mommy truck,” then “daddy truck,” and then proudly “madi truck.” We are now the owners of a three “truck” garage.
“Bye bye mommy!”
She sits in her car, sunglasses askew on her face and goldfish in her hand.
“Where are you going?”
“Melanie’s”….and she points down the road. In the correct direction of her school.
“Okay honey, have fun! Come home soon”
And she honks the horn, steers furiously – while never moving from her safe place beside mommy in the driveway.
My Mom bought my girlie a car when she was little too – I can’t tell you how many years she played with it – even after outgrowing it somehow! LOVE this!
Love it! Mae is hilarious with her cozy coupe, too…she turns on the hose to put gas in it, and then tells me she’s driving to the neighbors’ house. (Thankfully she never makes it that far…) I love their imaginations…I think our two princesses would have a blast together. Though there would definitely need to be TWO *trucks*! 🙂 Blessings, friend.
How did not know you were doing this? I LOOOOOVE this Idea! I’m working on it!
My kids love our Little Tikes car too! Their desire to imitate us completely is beautiful and scary all at once. I’m glad to have them in the driveway with me right now! Happy day, friend.
This is so cute! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory of your family.
She is precious! And I love that she has a great sense of direction!
That has to got to win the prize for CUTENESS… I just love the picture and I can see her shy delight. What a precious gift you have in her Crystal… Enjoy every moment… it goes by sooooo fast!!!
This is just so stinkin’ precious I can hardly stand it!!! What an adorable little girl you have! I have missed you so much on twitter, friend. Love to you and your family! And congrats on the new job, by the way (I don’t think I ever said that before…)
“Grass tank” and “three truck garage”…made me smile!! Also read your post from yesterday and just want to encourage you to keep writing (and honestly, I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in saying we miss not seeing your avatar lately at the FMF party!) Community might be thriving, but even more so with you! Just so you know, the first time I hopped in on FMF, I was having a down week and needed out of a slump. You asked me, a stranger, “How can we pray for you?” And that small question did big things in my heart and mind that week! So don’t you throw in the towel!!! 🙂