My kinder (Big and Little) and me, we went for a nice walk in the ‘hood with our boychik (little boy), Gatsby. It was a gorgeous autumn day, not too cold and filled bright with sunshine. They were hesitant. A bit groggy from the previous nights’ festivities. Yes, I did the dreaded mom-fail move: I bribed them.
“Come with me to walk Gatsby and I’ll get you both vanilla steamers at High Point!”
Before I could say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, shoes, socks, coats and a, “We’re ready to go, Mommy! Aren’t you coming?” Here are a few snaps for our jaunt. What a lucky momma I am!
Yiddish proverb:
Never promise something to a child and not give it to them, because in that way they learn to lie.
Keynmol onzog epes tsu a kind aun nisht gebn es tsu zey, vayl in dem veg zey lernen tsu lign.
















Wonderful proverb. Good mother.
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M’wah, Ellen! 😊
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Hee hee – well it looks like the bribe worked – you all had a lovely walk in the end as the pics are lovely. So I think it was worth it and not a mom fail at all 🙂 xx #thesatsesh xx
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Xoxo #thesatsesh 😊😘
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What a gift to experience this walk in the great outdoors with you and your dear ones.
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Thank you, Michele! I know it! 😘✨
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I don’t know what a vanilla steamer is, but it sounds delicious! #familyfunlinky
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Like hot cocoa, only vanilla! And, it must have whipped cream too 😊💕 #familyfunlinky
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That proverb is so true. I think I’d definitely come for a walk for a vanilla steamer, even if I don’t know what one is, it sounds real nice.
#mg
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Any kind of milk you choose, vanilla syrup, heated to perfection and topped with whipped cream! 😊 thank you! #mg
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Great proverb andso true. Love your photos, I love autumn leaves #bigpinklink
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Thank you do much! 😘#bigpinklink
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Just popping back for #familyfunlinky xx
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You are always welcome here! #familyfunlinky 😘
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🙂 xx
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Oh yes I learnt quickly to never promise anything if you can not carry it through. They remember everything you say abd it will end in turns X #thesatsesh
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You speak the truth momma! #thesatsesh 😘
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Ah what a lovely walk! Sometimes bribes are totally needed Lisa. Thanks for sharing your happy post with #HighlightsofHappy
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Thanks 🙏 Carol! Making me feel good!
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You have a lovely family!
Thanks for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-explorer.html
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Thank you! 😘💕
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I often have to bribe my kids to come out with me too but they always have fun so I don’t know why they’re so reluctant in the first place! Great pics 🙂 #pointshoot
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Thank you 😊 😘✨ #pointshoot
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Oh I want to try a vanilla streamer. I love Gatsby in his coat, he looks so dashing. Beautiful shots my lovely 💙 Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
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Gatsby was striking a pose, wasn’t he? 😂😘✨ #pointshoot
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What a great proverb. A lovely family you have and great photos xx #pointshoot
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Thank you, Susan, for your very kind words! #pointshoot 😘✨
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I’ve always tried my hardest to use the old “we’ll see” and actually try to stick to it as many times as not. A promise to a child seems like a life oath, so I try and hedge my bets #familyfun
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My Big said to me the other day, “is that the maybe that means yes, or the maybe that means no momma?” Busted! #familyfun xo
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oh, oh. They are catching on to you! back from #KCACOLS
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😂😂😂
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The pictures are beautiful, it looks like a gorgeous day. It is funny how quickly kids get moving with the promise of a treat lol.
#TriumphantTales
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If only daily bribery was ok? Oy. You are right! The mere mention of a sweet will knock them clear out of a coma and ready at the front door 😂😂😂✨#triumphantales
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Oh Gatsby, you’re breaking my heart with your cute coat!!!! I’m super jealous of your town as the colours of them leaves are just film perfect!!
Thank you for sharing these tips with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back next week!!
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Gatsby invited you and yours for a lovely visit, anytime! I right agree! 😘 #triumphanttales ✨
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So sweet. Looks like fun and love the fall colors!
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Sweet. And I love the name Gatsby.
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He is a sweetie pie, too! I am one lucky momma. 😘✨
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Gorgeous photos of what looks like a great autumn walk. Love the proverb too!
#PointShoot
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Thank you ☺️ so much! I believe it too. Have a lovely weekend. #pointshoot 😘💕✨
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Love the proverb! I agree with that 100%. Sometimes my ex-husband promises my boys something then when it’s time to deliver he tries to back out but I remind him how important it is to keep his promises to them. Sometimes we don’t want to out of laziness or we just wanted to bribe but the proverb is so true. If we don’t keep our promises to our kids, they will learn that promises aren’t worth anything and that lying is everything. That’s how I see it anyway. #mg
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Thanks so much for your comments! We must raise our Little’s properly or they could grow up to be president! Argh!!! #mg 😘💕✨
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Now My lovely I was100% sure I had commented on this as part of #PointShoot 📸 but Now I see no comment 😂😬 I know I said how handsome the gorgeous Gatsby looks in his coats and I love the shot of your beautiful girls jumping in the leaves. Thank you also for links by to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉 i Hope this comment works 💕
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And I just found this lovely comment in the junk bin! Argh! Merry Christmas 😊 lovely!!! 💕✨
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My dad used to let me get a chocolate donut after our Sunday morning walks. I cherish that memory!
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That’s good times! 😘✨
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Looks like a lovely walk. I love the picture of Gatsby peering at you from between the girls, I hadn’t noticed till I read the caption and then his little face did make me laugh, so cute 😍
Thank you for joining #FamilyFunLinky x
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Thanks Alana! I am definitely his human! Thank you, and have a super holiday season! 😘💕✨ #familyfunlinky
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That proverb is so right Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week
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What beautiful girls you have. I resort to bribery on a fairly regular basis and need to remember that proverb as I’m very forgetful! Gatsby is too cool! Thanks for being a #bigpinklink-er this week!
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Ty! Love going all pink with you #bigpinklinkers 😘✨💕
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so true we should never make promises we do not intend to keep, lovely images and I love that you make friends along the way too Thank you so much for linking up with #mg
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m’wah! Always! 💕💕 #mg
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What beautiful photos, those leaves look lovely #ThatFridayLinky
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Thank you so much! #thatfridaylinky 😘
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Aw what a lovely afternoon having adventures and making memories. #KCACOLS
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Thank you Kelly Anne! #kcacols 😘
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I love that Yiddish proverb. Looks like a very chilly walk. I’m sure the visit top the cafe was much needed!
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It was, for us all! Ty for reading! 🤗 Happy Holidays!
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Beautiful pictures, you can’t beat autumn leaves (even if you need to bribe the children to go with you!). I didn’t know what a vanilla streamer was either until I read the comments, but they sound amazing! #KCACOLS
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Oh yes, they arecwalk worthy! #kcacols
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Ahhh, there’s nothing like a bit of bribary to get kids butts moving. I do it all the time. Loving Gatsby’s coat I totally want to buy one for our Loki. sarah #FabFridayPost
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With the hood on, it’s simply ridiculous! 😂😂😂 #fabfridaypost
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I love your walk on a cripsy day like this. I love your photos. They are so nice and gives the feels that I want to walk with you too. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost xx
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Anytime Su! We would love to walk with you!
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Love that proverb. So true! Beautiful photos, BTW.
#fabfridaypost @KCACOLS
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Thank you Veronica! Happy Holidays 😘✨
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Love the proverb! Photos are lovely, especially the hot chocolates and autumn leaves 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
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Ah lovely little post, cute dog! Where do you live? States? #KCACOLS
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We live in Pennsylvania. Ty! 🤗💕
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Beautiful photos. Looks like a lovely little trip out. I bet they had a great time. Love the proverb too, so true. Thanks so much for linking up with #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
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Thank you! Me too! #kcacols
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Love walking in the leaves! #kcacols
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Great proverb! What lovely photos 🙂 I love having a walk in the winter sunshine, especially if it’s finished off with a nice hot drink!
#KCACOLS
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I’m with you, Laura! Thanks so much for stopping by! #kcacols 😘✨
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