How cool are kids?
They never cease to re-introduce me to what is really important in my life. The sunshine, very important. The freshly pollinated everything, makes a short walk a beautiful thing. And just hanging out and making life more fun. Kids keep me grounded, present, and the cool thing is....
I get to give them back.
How lucky am I?
I have these amazing children to help educate. To show them things I love and loved as a child, and to see their eyes light up with excitement is truly moving. Today I played Bob Marley, opened my doors wide open, told Nobles (3) and Jack (2) what an amazing jammer he was, even showed them a video of the musical soulful genius, and Nobles said "Is he crying?" I was kind of worried, because sometimes Bob does look like his own music has moved him to tears so I just said "He's crying out to the whole wide world for everyone to be friends and dance together." She then proceeded to show me her sick dance moves to "No Woman, No Cry". Epic in awesomeness.
We then continued to walk to pickup Chinese food from the infamous Red Dragon around the corner, and they practically skipped with joy the entire way.
As I am looking at these children, watching them search for the next beautiful flower and a "dandelion wisher", I call it, I'm amazed that more people don't stop to smell their surroundings.
People are so beautiful, Raleigh is so beautiful, Spring is so exciting and beautiful.
I don't really know why I am writing this, other than to plead with you to start your life right now. It is the only life you have, and tomorrow is no guarantee. It is simply a possibility. And quite possibly and frankly, you have not cherished your surroundings or your friends like they deserve. But the good news is, it's not too late.
love love love the life you lead. :) or change it.
My awesome Red Dragon fortune cookie told me today; "Nothing can keep you from reaching your goals. Do it!" I love you, fortune cookie. Thanks for being the best accidental advice of the day.
and thank you children, for reminding me how young I can feel with a little practice.
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