A space dedicated to the important things in life.Tumblr (3.0; @stepsandstaircases)http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5dd30700bf44da495d5a896c874f5820/tumblr_mnb3ntlMVD1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>breaking the monotony!—></em>a late night dinner with someone you love</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225185544http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225185544Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:00 -0400importantmonotonychanginglovefamily lifefoodlife lessonrelaxbreakadaptingcopingfun<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8a8a219c69881d01b350a6ce7b48a63/tumblr_mnb3yfilf01rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>summer haircuts</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225488741http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225488741Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:00 -0400importantdogssummerhaircutschangenewappearancerelief<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/54afed79854f90adb7f9abe83e2dd891/tumblr_mnb46hq2z71rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>creating a surprise with your friends</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225715265http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51225715265Thu, 23 May 2013 17:44:00 -0400importantfunfriendsmessagespicturescreatingsurprisesmirror<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7877a26b0584150e531ee68b2bb0c469/tumblr_mn9z8914ss1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>doing something *productive (<em>for example—cleaning & baking</em>) when angry</p> <p>*reminds me of this<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473308/" title="Movie Waitress" target="_blank"> <strong>movie: Waitress</strong></a></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51183849574http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51183849574Thu, 23 May 2013 14:24:00 -0400importantangerangrybakingemotionsproductiveWaitressmoviescopingsadness<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/099a77b9eb5ff00ca627354278ba6d5f/tumblr_mn9yb68BH61rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7d1ddec7e2f3e56fe6fd188e8ab8e9d1/tumblr_mn9yb68BH61rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>writing a story : The Butterfly Robe</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182452360http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182452360Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:00 -0400importantstorieswritingself-publishinghomeschoollearningcreativity<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vnZqpuTGd7I?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>songs for a rainy day—<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnZqpuTGd7I" title="Hold On by Alabama Shakes" target="_blank"><strong>Hold On</strong></a> by <strong><a href="http://www.alabamashakes.com/" title="Alabama Shakes" target="_blank">Alabama Shakes</a></strong></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51098636782http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51098636782Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400Hold OnAlabama Shakesrainrainy daysongsupliftingencouragementlife lessonperseverance<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1ce77f23dca7f58c2fa71dda2f2a1443/tumblr_mn9yhpkzJV1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>mirrors…<em>positive reflections</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182721823http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182721823Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:00 -0400importantmirrormirrorspositivityreflectionmessagesloveemulationemulate<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a5b10cffc73cbab272ce8e07ce425961/tumblr_mn9zjydYEx1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>sunshine on a cloudy day</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51184353754http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51184353754Tue, 21 May 2013 18:08:00 -0400importantsunsunshinecloudscloudy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8c6750942afcc4d096e3bf09e5d897ec/tumblr_mn9ynewflB1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>a juicy *grapefruit</p> <p>* <em>“Best Grapefruit Ever!”</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182965622http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/51182965622Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:00 -0400importantgrapefruitappreciationfruitjuicyfooddelicioushealthy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ebcf6717feb2dd702d055a28cc4c2dd0/tumblr_mn4hu9RLzT1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>the wind</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50949698546http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50949698546Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:00 -0400importantwindoutdoorsnature<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7b0b867572e4c34a00e92069c9f4aee0/tumblr_mn2s1lpSP31rp89pyo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d9865fef81dab92372b271ad6908c526/tumblr_mn2s1lpSP31rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2e3795e5fbd04b53057e63385f30546f/tumblr_mn2s1lpSP31rp89pyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>working together for a good cause</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50875366880http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50875366880Sun, 19 May 2013 15:15:00 -0400importanthelping handshelpvolunteerplantingfoodfood pantrycooperationlife lessonworking togethergivinghomeschoollearningfarming<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d4e6e7271dc04aa41d240b3280bc26b4/tumblr_mn0wupWaJv1rp89pyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3943110f3d47961aeb1938e519d4b47b/tumblr_mn0wupWaJv1rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5135e840e9609af0e9f780de7d1da0b9/tumblr_mn0wupWaJv1rp89pyo4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7a7a7d77cb3a3ca3944805ff00d78654/tumblr_mn0wupWaJv1rp89pyo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>getting close to nature : tadpoles, frogs & snakes</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50779984363http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50779984363Sat, 18 May 2013 10:59:00 -0400importanttadpolesfrogssnakesnatureoutdoorsexplorerespectfunexcitement<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5db7ebb5273501f875190ac898018a0d/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/965470f56bdcf462fe412becefc9908d/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b1db9ca243e39159765fc711a198d5ad/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d2cc2e951aacf8c1c30a122b07c5f68d/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c9b0e414c07609f367b2ff2d0d60201a/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/97702474b864c99ece9335dd119b7405/tumblr_mmwxyeIDgg1rp89pyo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>skipping stones, playing in the sand, wading in cold waters…<em>then repeat</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50607516568http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50607516568Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:00 -0400importantfamilytimerelaxationwaterbeachessandhomeschoolexperienceoutdoorsnaturebeautypresencetogetherplayfunrepititionpicnic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b976504df8dfeb79fdc39abedf6c4bbc/tumblr_mmvfyt0M4B1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/130ee7bb718d95c3d3ba69a5bc1b888e/tumblr_mmvfyt0M4B1rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/25f85ceaf8b06062dde9dc2fee8b1afd/tumblr_mmvfyt0M4B1rp89pyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>wishing flowers</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50551964265http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50551964265Wed, 15 May 2013 10:46:00 -0400importantflowerswisheschildhoodSpringmagical<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1449a96e16523f31d0847e2f1ff0d80e/tumblr_mmvgrl0Dzk1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>*being seen…authentic attention</p> <p>*a good reminder from <strong><a href="http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/05/15/what-our-children-want-us-to-see/" title="What Our Children Want Us To See" target="_blank">Rachel Macy Stafford, Hands Free Mama, “What Our Children Want Us To See”</a></strong></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50553167394http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50553167394Wed, 15 May 2013 10:42:00 -0400importantHands Free MamaRachel Macy Staffordattentionlistenlife lessonparentingchildrencommunicationconnectconnectingpresenceauthenticgenuine<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/69cd6cc5c75b4da0f5c4e2d937b0a210/tumblr_mmtc5yhtZf1rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5626fe9d6349f88bb6b2f26539c2be3c/tumblr_mmtc5yhtZf1rp89pyo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>childhood friends</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50456592793http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50456592793Tue, 14 May 2013 17:14:00 -0400importantchildhoodfriendshipfriendsplayneighborsneighborhoodconnections<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/53cf6f9dc8b8acc043f059c1fc0d342d/tumblr_mmtbsiCB1t1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>kindness</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50455993135http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50455993135Tue, 14 May 2013 11:19:00 -0400importantkindnesschalkboard signssignslife lessonWonderR.J. Palacio<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e1aec9f44a142ed332f444802a2431f6/tumblr_mmrq7b5v6Q1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>*stories that move you to tears…<em>and laughter</em></p> <p>*Wonder by <a href="http://rjpalacio.com/index.html" title="Wonder by R.J. Palacio" target="_blank">R.J. Palacio</a></p> <p>*<a href="http://davidsedarisbooks.com/owls.html" title="Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls David Sedaris" target="_blank">Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris</a></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50394820600http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50394820600Mon, 13 May 2013 21:48:00 -0400importantDavid SedarisR.J. PalacioWonderLet's Explore Diabetes with Owlslaughtertearscryingemotionsstorieslife lessons<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9732807c32b7d24846bd1b1cca8c8d78/tumblr_mmpgtlv9nV1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/036290ad7cf6228b679a909e3cb3d5da/tumblr_mmpgtlv9nV1rp89pyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4f3feb1a9c34eb1c52414affed651dd2/tumblr_mmpgtlv9nV1rp89pyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>flowering trees</p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50291570498http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50291570498Sun, 12 May 2013 13:09:00 -0400importantwhitefloweringflowerstreesspringnaturenature's beautyoutdoorsbeauty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/554d1b4dd6d93cb959800cd2cf3d1b64/tumblr_mmpg7epXwE1rp89pyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>making breakfast for someone you love…<em>thoughtfulness</em></p>http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50290554753http://stepsandstaircases.tumblr.com/post/50290554753Sun, 12 May 2013 10:01:00 -0400importantconsiderationthoughtfulkindnesssurpriseMother's Dayholidayscelebratehandmadelovechildren