Lisa-Jo invited suggestions on her facebook page this week and two people suggested this prompt – ‘new.’ I’m finding it sort of tough, actually. But maybe…just maybe…that’s because it’s midnight and I should be heading to bed. Instead, I’m going to set that timer and write for five minutes, without worrying whether it’s ‘right’ or not. Let’s see what comes out…
GO:
One of the best parts of being a grandparent is seeing life through new eyes. With each adventure, whether it’s something I’ve done a hundred times before or not, I get the rare privilege of seeing it again for the first time.
The wonder of blowing bubbles.
The fun of blowing kisses.
The softness of a kitten’s fur.
The first taste of ice cream.
The feel of grass on my bare feet.
The accomplishment of riding a 2-wheeler without training wheels.
The exhiliration of roller-skating downhill.
The wibble-wobble of that first loose tooth.
The thrill of a scary amusement park ride.
The mysterious beauty of life under the ocean, whether seen through a snorkeling mask or on a first-time visit to a really good aquarium.
It’s all brand new again – the joy of discovery, the wonders of creation, the way our bodies can take us amazing places!
STOP.
I love your post today. I am not a grandparent yet, but it’s so true that when I encounter a little one, they show me a new perspective about everything.
Lovely, Diana!
Linda
You gave me so much to pause and consider here, Diana. There is SO much to appreciate through the eyes of children. I stopped and smiled after each sentence you wrote. Beautiful!
I had the awesome privilege of teaching young little hearts and minds for almost twenty years. There is no doubt they taught me more than I could have ever hoped to teach them. They are precious…and so is your post.
Enjoyed every single bit of it! 🙂
~Stacy