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Through the Eyes of a Two Year Old

4/15/2014

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I was so fortunate to be able to spend two days with my two year old grandson. Spending time with him and looking at the world through his eyes was such an important reminder of what is really important in life.  His curiosity and love of learning abounds.  He is not bored by doing something over and over and even though he knows exactly when the monkey is going to stick his tongue out rather than thinking "not that again"  he eagerly waits for the moment and screams with laughter time and time again. He ate when he was hungry and when he was tired he told me he wanted to go to bed. He loves to run but when we were going for our walks he indulged me by going slowly.  We stopped and looked at flowers and yard ornaments and we gathered rocks as if they were the most precious gift that he could possibly give Poppa who was waiting at home.
 Every time a car went by we stopped and waved.  What amazed me most was that everyone waved back. And if a neighbor happened to be out in the yard we would stop and Colin would very quietly say, Hi, I am Colin.  Everyone stopped to talk to him and when we walked by again the next day he didn't have to introduce himself they knew who he was and stopped to see how he was doing. It was such a wonderful reminder of how slowing down changes everything.  How looking at the simplest things with awe and wonder opens up new avenues of learning.  It was a reminder that all you have to do is quietly introduce yourself or wave and your world will suddenly include people you didn't know just a day before.  

I hope that as spring fills the world with beautiful colors and sights and sounds you will take a moment to enjoy them.  I hope that you will be able to connect with people you may not have connected with before and that you will recognize those people and things that fill you with inspiration and energy. Spring is a wonderful time of the year.  It brings with it hope and renewal.  It brings new beginnings and reclaimed dreams. Take a minute or two each day to see your world as if it you were experiencing it through the eyes of a two year old.  It is truly a special gift you can give yourself at this very special time of year!
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gina link
4/15/2014 01:29:59 pm

Aren't two year olds the best??!! I adore spending time with my two year old grandson -- he has such enthusiasm for every thing he does.
He makes me smile, and laugh, and stay in the moment. So glad you got special time with your little guy!

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Sara link
4/18/2014 05:57:07 am

You are absolutely right. A child, especially a two-year-old, has that innate curiosity without the fear. Life is an adventure to be experienced. It is a shame we lose this. You are lucky to re-experience it with Colin:~)

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aga link
4/20/2014 05:56:25 pm

Children are great teachers. Thank you for sharing your grandson wisdom with us!

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Shana link
4/22/2014 08:37:56 pm

It is so true that I have learned amazing things from my children! Especially about just appreciating life and letting go a little! Thanks for the reminder and for sharing this uplifting post!

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giggles link
4/25/2014 08:07:05 pm

Oh what a precious soul Colin is! This post inspired so many wonderful thoughts. Children are here to teach us more than we can ever teach them!
Enjoy....it goes quickly!

Hugs Giggles

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