Watching and Learning:)

Have you ever watched a child play? I mean, sitting quietly by without them knowing you are watching? Today I had the exquisite joy of observing two little ones enjoy life to the fullest! They were so blissful! So content! So happy! So joyful! Emmy Grace had her baby in the rocking chair singing at the top of her lungs, "Jesus Loves Me (and you baby)". She kept kissing that baby doll and telling it that she loved it so much! What a beautiful moment...she will make such a great mommy one day! And Wes, playing with his Lego's (by the way, this is what he wants for his birthday! I have a whole list if anyone is interested:) carrying on a whole story! He was oblivious to my presence... totally being himself and enjoying his toys! Do you guys remember those days? Where the thoughts of others opinions didn't rule our lives? Where we would live in the moment and love life with a passion! Around every corner held a new adventure! Each treasured toy held a new story to be played out! Our baby dolls had feelings and needs! Where laughter was always upon our lips! We ran EVERYWHERE...walking just took plain too long! We were young enough to think the only drama in life was played out on Sesame Street! We loved with all we had...never expecting anything in return! INNOCENCE! Being all that God had created us to be, uninhibited by the world and their demands!

Being a mother is such a cherished experience for me. I feel like I get to relive those amazing moments of childhood all over again, through the eyes of my children! And today, God reminded me to slow down and just watch! Enjoy their moments of exploring and fascination! Drink in their pure and unconditional love! Take more time to watch...and yes, learn! They are some of my greatest teachers!