First Day of School
Of course there had to be sunshine on a day like this. After waiting for weeks, months and even years, watching his older brother doing his homework and running off to school in the morning, he was more than ready for this day. Finally it was his turn to become a real school boy! The proud smile stuck to his face the whole day through.
Congratulations on your first day of school mr S! Knowing your fascination and positive outlook to life, I am sure you will learn lots of exciting things, make many new friends and have a great time!
What’s in the Mail Today?
I remember before my kids were born, I used to have all kinds of expectations of motherhood. One of the things I was really looking forward to, was teaching my kids about life. What I didn’t expect though, was how much they would be teaching me.
This morning when I was heading for our mailbox, mr S wanted to come with me. This seemed to be very important to him, and I asked him why.
His answer to me came immediately: “Maybe there’s something for me?”
“But honey” I said, trying to avoid him being disappointed “You know; normally it’s mostly bills and newspapers. It’s not your birthday yet, and I didn’t order anything for you”
“But mom” he said, looking at me as if I was a child that needed to have things thoroughly explained -
“Sometimes we get things even though we haven’t asked for them. Perhaps God sent me something?”
I stopped for a second. In a way, he did have a point.
Sometimes we do get things even though we don’t ask for them. And yes, perhaps God sent us something. Maybe not through the mail as mr S clearly expected (or then again, why not?)
Anyhow, it’s an exciting thought; God actually does send us things. Every single day we are given new opportunities, a chance to change an unwanted situation, or make the most of our dreams; changing our lives – or even the world – for the better. That is our challenge; being able to see the exceptional in the ordinary. Seizing those moments in our everyday lives, instead of just watching the days go by.
Seeing the world through the eyes of a five year old.
My youngest has a somewhat similar approach to life. He has his own special morning ritual; the minute he opens his eyes, he gets out of bed, running over to the nearest window to have a glance at the world.
And then, the question: “What’s outside?”
Is it rain? Is it sunshine? Snow? Green grass? Is it dark outside? Summer? Autumn? Or…?
From a little boy’s view, the world is new every morning. There is a multitude of options out there, and you never know what might happen. To him, every day is a wonderful adventure.
These were my thoughts as I was standing there with a very impatient five year old by my side.
And I said to him: “You know, you’re right; let’s go check the mailbox together”
After all, we never know what life might have in store for us. There just might be some great adventures out there, if we just remember to seize the opportunities given to us and.. well… keeping our minds and hearts a bit adventurous.
Thanks guys, for reminding me 
Guess What I Just Did
I am so content with myself today. Guess what I just did? I poured some ice cold water on my dad’s bare feet! I can’t believe I did that! It sure made him look funny!
Ha-ha! That was great fun! I love being a two (soon to be three) year old; with a little charm you can get away with almost anything!
