This space

This little space on my dresser started with the little green dinosaur, "it's a ninja dinosaur" he told me, "he will protect you when you sleep" The frog joined it months later, the oldest had built it for the youngest and she placed it by the dinosaur "they can be friends" she said. A year later the picture frame made by the youngest was added "so you don't forget me when I'm at school" she explained as she placed it just so.  A few weeks ago the pine branch joined this grouping,  the 12 year old had received it in class. "I really like this class" she said "I'm learning so much about plants"  ahhh nature is one of her love languages. And always there is a bobby pin or two left by one who will always say "I don't have any bobby pins can I use your's?"  Little by little over time this space has been shaped, each has added their mark to it and now when i glance at it as i move through my days I am reminded of those who share this home with me filling it with light and laughter and tiny little reminders of themselves.  #simplelittlereminders