We could never have loved the earth
so well if we had had no childhood in it. ~George Eliot
Children are wonderful. They are all about exploring, moving, getting into mischief, having fun. Since I am surrounded by (seven) children I like to get ideas from them for a more cheerful day, because sometimes as an adult, I do forget how to notice the little things…….
Being a child again means innocence and wonder. Feeling carefree. Being a child means letting the big world go by as we explore our own little worlds.
It means finding your favorite blanket, and enjoying the feel of it under your cheek so very much, that you put your finger in your mouth and fall asleep.
It means injury, but not letting your boo-boos get you down.
It means finding some water and playing in it. Splashing your toes, getting a little wet, or throwing rocks to see them splash.
It means dirty feet.
Letting yourself go.
Finding a dead fish and studying it because it’s really cool.
When was the last time you looked at a dirt clump and thought about tasting it?
Sarah did that just the other day.
It makes your mouth feel gritty, doesn’t it?
Caleb just wandered by me. “Mom? Look. I have a bug crawling on my shirt.” So I looked, and it was pretty neat.
Being surrounded by children helps my soul. I think it’s my children who inspire me to notice things that most adults would think was absurd.
For instance, pink seeds are falling off some of the trees these days. They are quite pretty and I noticed the other day I was (get this!) wearing a shirt to match.
(((smiles)))
May your holiday weekend be filled with wonder, as you see and explore the world that is right next to you. Like, the bugs on your shirt, watching your new flip flops on your feet as you walk along, the birds at the feeder, the bees in your garden. Or maybe; a good book, bubbles in the bathtub filled to the brim, the middle of a pan of fresh baked brownies, ice cream after lunch, or a favorite cartoon while sipping sweet juice.
As for me, right now I am going to join my little ones as they pick out and eat all the m n ms out of a bag of trail mix. I’m just not gonna fight about it like they are. 
Happy weekend!
xoxo
Good to be Home 
Children are great.
Thank you for all those sweet reminders. I am blessed now to have a place where my kids can be kids now that we are in the country. This is our first Spring here and it has been so wonderful hearing the excitement in their voices as they find bird nests, new buds, seeds, bugs, tadpoles, frogs, wildlife, just things like big woodchuck holes etc etc. 🙂 What a beautiful world the Lord has blessed us with and sometimes it takes children to remind us.. ❤ Blessings on your weekend too! Do you have any big plans? I am working on organizing and the laundry situation around here. It has been to wet and rainy to plant or garden so we are waiting…and waiting. 🙂 Hubby is working on farm equipment while waiting to finish up planting. We do have big plans for a picnic by the alfalfa field on Monday night. We have been planning the menu and who gets to come with us. (The dog, kittens, frogs etc. 🙂 ) It is always nice to have something to look forward to. We also go to the old cemetery across the old dirt road from us and veterans come and do a little memorial service for those in that cemetery….Enjoy your precious little family! ❤
BTW Gideon had to study the picture of the dead fish. He loved it. 🙂 Boys will be boys LOL
AW. Good lessons to learn from kids! Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. : )
Yes, children do open your eyes to new wonders in our great world. I remember telling a friend this not too long ago.
I love seeing the world through the eyes of a child. I think they get it! What a present it is from God. Sweet little ones you have. I especially enjoyed the swinging picture.My DIL shared that she had so much fun folding laundry with 2 month old Malachi because as she pulled out each new piece of clothes he would get so excited. Have a wonderful weekend! I’m going to go dig in the dirt today!
Shanda that is EXACTLY how I try to live my life…minus tasting dirt:):) Oh she looks like she has big thoughts in that picture! And little Sethie with his swollen eye and yet his other eye sparkles with joy! have a wonderful weekend!
The world through children’s eyes are the best views of all! 🙂
This made me smile Shan! I love you!
you are such a great mommy! always encouraging to come here Shanda…you and yours have the best of long, holiday weekends!!
Such a sweet post. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder. Hope you and your family have a great holiday weekend!
I love this post. So true and so good.~Have a great new week! Have missed reading your posts – been so busy being a child w/ my children.
Oh Shanda~ So pretty, that little Sarah of yours!! I love all the pictures. Poor Seth, his little eye :-0 ouch~What a wonderful reminder to enjoy right where the Lord has placed you!I dressed Geneva in her little smock and booties yesterday. It was to dress her up a bit to celebrate a friends birthday. They felt quite special that Rosie looked so nice just for them. I think of your generosity each time I dress Rosie up in her outfit. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us~~Cinnamon
Sweet, sweet post and a grrreat reminder!!