Through the Eyes

 


I would give anything to live my life through the eyes of a child. The only thing that matters is what is going on in that moment. I have had the privilege of working from home for the last few weeks and although it has been more than challenging, my girls have taught me more than I could ever imagine. 

Riley has learned how to roll and roll all over is what she does. Hayden is infatuated with her hands and watching everything everyone else does. I have had the opportunity to observe these nuggets, because that is what I do for a living, and what such curious and miraculous creatures they are. EVERYTHING is new and they are always being exposed to different sights, sounds, touches and smells. If I was able to live my life just focused in the moment of what I was doing and exploring and not worried about what could go wrong, wow what a treat!?!

Live, be and absorb the moment. Fully immerse myself in whatever task I am doing. That is what I have learned from my girls. I've learned this trick before but to practice it, very difficult. Watching it every day and being involved in it, is something different. I am grateful that I am able to ultimately live my life again through the eyes of children. I have my two incredible daughters, my three awesome stepdaughters and my fantastic nieces and nephews that I get to teach and explore with, experiencing all the new things and living in the moment! 





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