"It's Okay": Advice From a 2.5 Year Old

I just wrapped up an after dinner family photo session hosted by the one and only Toddler Farmgirl Ava.  She has a sudden interest in photography, I think it has something to do with her other Babysitter Farmgirl friends who just started Instagram accounts.  Anyway…she was pretending that a clothes hanger was her camera.  She wanted us to give ourselves bunny ears and make funny faces.  We obliged and she snapped away some “pictures.”  It was really great, innocent fun!

Funny face photos on a nature hike!

Funny face photos on a nature hike!

I then asked if she had any other color cameras, maybe a green one?  She replied that all of her other cameras “had clothes hanging on them.”  Hilarious!  The imagination can have its limits, apparently.

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  1. Carol says:

    I like that mindset. There are days that when I hear the news I am thankful that I am in my little spot in the country and feel at peace knowing that my kids are safe.

  2. Krista says:

    That is some great advice. I needed to be reminded that it really is okay. I have been stressing quite a bit lately and with everything that is going on it’s okay to let go. Our lives can get really busy and crazy, so it’s nice to take a day and enjoy the simple things in life. Thanks for the reminder.
    Your veggies look absolutely beautiful and your daughter is super cute helping out!

  3. Megan says:

    I loved the article. I am a mama of two little boys 3 years and 11 months. I can definitely relate to it. 🙂

  4. Laura R. says:

    Hi Alex!

    That was an excellent post! Not only because you recorded some of those precious memories of your children’s lives (I wish I had written down some of my treasures from out of the mouths of my babes.), but also your message was inspired. Optimistic, with solution driven ideas, and also gratitude awareness. It’s OK, I love it !!

  5. Janis says:

    Hi Alex, What a treat to read your blog – you have a earth centered gfamily – I am working hard to educate my community re the importance of community gardens to bring everyone together- keeping my fingers crossed in South Carolina

  6. Marilyn says:

    Thank you for sharing this post. Ava is a bright child. Ava and Opal are beautiful. I love hearing about your daughters. God Bless them and keep them safe and happy.
    Marilyn

  7. Becky Bartlett says:

    I am so jealous of your household with toddlers. Watching them grow and learn is so thrilling and remarkable.

    On the other hand, my dear, I am so happy that you recognize and are taking advantage of their efforts.
    Becky

  8. Dori Troutman says:

    Hi Alex,

    I loved seeing the pictures of your girls. That darling little Farmgirl Ava is growing up too fast. And look at Opal sitting up in the garden. What sweet girls!

    Glad you are having such a wonderful summer. Do you ever look forward to winter-time or does it just come way too quickly?

    Hugs,

    – Dori –

  9. Kay Ruh says:

    Thank you, Alex. I agree that our responsibility to help make things better begins by being conscious of the energy we put into our very own spheres.

  10. Susabelle says:

    Oh, those little naked toddler feet on gravel! And we adults can’t even step barefoot on a stick! 🙂 Ava has it right. It’s okay!

  11. Denise Ross says:

    Love the “it’s okay”. So true. I really loved this post. Seeing life from a child’s perspective is very enriching and brings back life to it’s simplest things that are important to our lives. Glad you’re okay too. Have a very happy week. Til next time take care.
    Denise
    Australia

  12. Joan says:

    So nice to read your blog!!! lifted me up – wasn’t really down but your family sure brings joy to my life. God bless.

  13. LaRoyce says:

    Nice…thank you.

  14. Meredith Williams says:

    My daughter is getting ready to start her senior year of high school. My new mantra after reading your post is “it’s okay!” . I am a stressed- out mess over her leaving our safe farm and going out into this crazy world. I will remind myself that it’s okay! Enjoy your girls and this time in their lives, it will go so fast you won’t believe it.❤️

    • Alexandra Wilson says:

      It is okay! I don’t know about having grown up children, but I imagine a calm, confident mama makes for a calm confident kid throughout life. I bet her farm upbringing will shine through as she explores her adulthood! Thanks for checking in

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“It’s Okay”: Advice From a 2.5 Year Old

I just wrapped up an after dinner family photo session hosted by the one and only Toddler Farmgirl Ava.  She has a sudden interest in photography, I think it has something to do with her other Babysitter Farmgirl friends who just started Instagram accounts.  Anyway…she was pretending that a clothes hanger was her camera.  She wanted us to give ourselves bunny ears and make funny faces.  We obliged and she snapped away some “pictures.”  It was really great, innocent fun!

Funny face photos on a nature hike!

Funny face photos on a nature hike!

I then asked if she had any other color cameras, maybe a green one?  She replied that all of her other cameras “had clothes hanging on them.”  Hilarious!  The imagination can have its limits, apparently.

Continue reading

  1. Carol says:

    I like that mindset. There are days that when I hear the news I am thankful that I am in my little spot in the country and feel at peace knowing that my kids are safe.

  2. Krista says:

    That is some great advice. I needed to be reminded that it really is okay. I have been stressing quite a bit lately and with everything that is going on it’s okay to let go. Our lives can get really busy and crazy, so it’s nice to take a day and enjoy the simple things in life. Thanks for the reminder.
    Your veggies look absolutely beautiful and your daughter is super cute helping out!

  3. Megan says:

    I loved the article. I am a mama of two little boys 3 years and 11 months. I can definitely relate to it. 🙂

  4. Laura R. says:

    Hi Alex!

    That was an excellent post! Not only because you recorded some of those precious memories of your children’s lives (I wish I had written down some of my treasures from out of the mouths of my babes.), but also your message was inspired. Optimistic, with solution driven ideas, and also gratitude awareness. It’s OK, I love it !!

  5. Janis says:

    Hi Alex, What a treat to read your blog – you have a earth centered gfamily – I am working hard to educate my community re the importance of community gardens to bring everyone together- keeping my fingers crossed in South Carolina

  6. Marilyn says:

    Thank you for sharing this post. Ava is a bright child. Ava and Opal are beautiful. I love hearing about your daughters. God Bless them and keep them safe and happy.
    Marilyn

  7. Becky Bartlett says:

    I am so jealous of your household with toddlers. Watching them grow and learn is so thrilling and remarkable.

    On the other hand, my dear, I am so happy that you recognize and are taking advantage of their efforts.
    Becky

  8. Dori Troutman says:

    Hi Alex,

    I loved seeing the pictures of your girls. That darling little Farmgirl Ava is growing up too fast. And look at Opal sitting up in the garden. What sweet girls!

    Glad you are having such a wonderful summer. Do you ever look forward to winter-time or does it just come way too quickly?

    Hugs,

    – Dori –

  9. Kay Ruh says:

    Thank you, Alex. I agree that our responsibility to help make things better begins by being conscious of the energy we put into our very own spheres.

  10. Susabelle says:

    Oh, those little naked toddler feet on gravel! And we adults can’t even step barefoot on a stick! 🙂 Ava has it right. It’s okay!

  11. Denise Ross says:

    Love the “it’s okay”. So true. I really loved this post. Seeing life from a child’s perspective is very enriching and brings back life to it’s simplest things that are important to our lives. Glad you’re okay too. Have a very happy week. Til next time take care.
    Denise
    Australia

  12. Joan says:

    So nice to read your blog!!! lifted me up – wasn’t really down but your family sure brings joy to my life. God bless.

  13. LaRoyce says:

    Nice…thank you.

  14. Meredith Williams says:

    My daughter is getting ready to start her senior year of high school. My new mantra after reading your post is “it’s okay!” . I am a stressed- out mess over her leaving our safe farm and going out into this crazy world. I will remind myself that it’s okay! Enjoy your girls and this time in their lives, it will go so fast you won’t believe it.❤️

    • Alexandra Wilson says:

      It is okay! I don’t know about having grown up children, but I imagine a calm, confident mama makes for a calm confident kid throughout life. I bet her farm upbringing will shine through as she explores her adulthood! Thanks for checking in

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