9.24.2013

Tea Time

Do you have a favorite time of day?

Seeing a recent Facebook post asking that question, I answered that my favorite time of day is tea time.

It's not a set time; on our schedule it most often falls around snack time (2ish), but sometimes it happens at breakfast or lunch - or if we are having a crummy day and need a "restart". Whenever it occurs, it has become a staple in my -and my daughters' - day. They are 7, 6, and almost 3.

I call "tea time in 15 minutes!" and put the kettle on. We use real mugs. Sometimes, the girls dress up "fancy" and set the table with "fancy" saucers (salad plates), too. There is often a small treat (mini-muffins, fruit, etc). I usually cheat a little and have coffee instead, and Elizabeth likes peppermint (or chocolate mint) tea; Abby likes rosehip & hibiscus tea; Hannah loves lemon tea. Or for a real treat, I make a round of vanilla chai for everyone. A little sugar or honey sweetens things just enough.

And we sit and talk about big ideas. Or giggle. Or sing goofy songs together. It's 20-ish minutes of time to connect with my girls. Time for them to get to know me better, and for me to be surprised by the young ladies they are so quickly becoming!

In the midst of the day's demands and urgencies, I'm often quick to forget that the little girls I'm instructing, correcting, & directing will some day be grown - and if I hope to have a close relationship with them as adults, I need to nurture that now by enjoying time with them.

It won't last forever - the "little girl" stage, I mean. But for now, I thank God for tea time with three of the most precious ladies-in-training I'll ever know; praying that in another twenty years there will be similar tea times with three precious women.

A recent tea time, while on vacation!


What is your favorite time of the day?

Taking tea with my daughters,
for His glory!
~Lisha

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18 comments:

  1. That is so cute! I have never actually thought about my favourite time of each day! Thank you for the reminder to look for it!

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    1. Thanks, Bobby! I got the idea from Kendra over at A Proverbs 31 Wife (she posted the question on her FB page!). I'd never really given it much thought, either! :)

      ~Lisha

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  2. I love your post. I have three wonderful little girls (and two sweet baby boys). And I love tea time, too. These wonderful, busy, blessed days are going by way too fast. I don't want to miss any of the wonderful tea times that God has blessed me with. Thanks for this post. :)

    I found your blog at Serving Joyfully link up.

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    1. You're right - the days are going too quickly, Vickie. Enjoy your tea times with your dear children :)

      Thank you for your encouragement!
      ~Lisha :)

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  3. What a sweet idea! Thanks so much for sharing this with Thrive @ Home! :)

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    1. You're welcome, Jenni! Thank you for hosting the link-up :)

      ~Lisha

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  4. My favorite time of day is the morning. I sit and have coffee with my husband and we spend quality time together before the busyness of the day takes over. Thanks for stopping by my place. Great to meet you!

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    1. Oh, that sounds lovely! What a blessing for both of you to be able to share that time together!

      Thank you - I'm blessed to have found your blog!
      ~Lisha

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  5. You are creating wonderful memories with your daughters.
    Dropping in from House to Home link up. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Thank you for your encouragement, Ann! I'm so glad you stopped by to visit :) I hope your weekend has been a sweet one, too!

      ~Lisha

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  6. LIsha, this is such a lovely reminder that pausing to appreciate people and moments is vital. It's easy to forget this in busyness but you have described the treasures found in these pauses wonderfully.
    Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
    Blessings
    Mel from Essential Thing Devotions

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    1. Thank you, Mel, for your kind words and for hosting the link-up. :) I've learned so much about my girls (and myself!) in the tea-time moments over the past couple of months. :)

      ~Lisha

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  7. Hello, I just wanted to say this was really sweet! My kids and Grandchidren will say to me it's Tea Time Grandma!
    Just think this was precious!
    Blessings, Roxy

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  8. Love this! What a wonderful way to spend time together as a family! Featuring at Family Fun Friday! Monica
    http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/category/family-fun/

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    1. This is such a sweet surprise and an encouragement! Thank you, Monica :)

      ~Lisha

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  9. Right now I tend to have coffee or tea by myself in the early afternoon while Munchkin naps; I can't wait to have tea with her as she gets bigger! It's something I've been looking forward to since I found out I was having a girl. I don't mind waiting as I enjoy my snuggles while she eats her snack, but it's nice to have something to look forward too:)

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    1. It will come, soon enough - and it is such a sweet time! I can't believe how much 'older' Munchkin is looking these days :)

      Hugs to you - and if you'd like, I'll send about 2 ft of New England snow with those hugs!

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