Roots to grow wings to fly

Roots to grow, wings to fly

There are two gifts we should give our children: One is roots, and the other is wings.

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When I was in high school, we sang a song called "Roots and Wings" in choir. This print reminded me of the song. {Print it here} I love the message it relays: that those who have gone before us have made life possible. It's up to us to ensure that those who follow will be equally blessed to know who they are and who they can become.

Together May We Give Our Children the Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly

Eco conscious kids store on Instagram: “• i n s p i r a t i o n • May we give our children not only the roots to grow and wings to fly but also the courage to soar. . . #kidstribe…”

Tonight was Back to School Night for Drew. 7th Grade. Last year was such a great year….smooth transition, no complaints about school, he loved his teachers, made the honor roll three quarte…

Roots and Wings: It's been quite a week around here with lots of transition, change and even a maiden flight in my kitchen! If you follow along here on weekends, you know we dropped our oldest son Jonathan at Samford University in Birmingham last week. (And if you're new, I post recipes during the week and muse on the weekends.) A close friend there in Birmingham reminded me of this Roots and Wings quote I love by Hodding Carter: 'There are two gifts we should give our children: one is roots…

Original painting in gouache and acrylic ink on paper. 6x4" © Natasha Newton 2013 www.theblackbirdsings.typepad.com/abirdaday Currently available in the ABirdADay Etsy shop.