Toddlers really know how to live. This week's mommy/daughter day at the botanical gardens was a reminder to:
Take it all in.
Skip.
Investigate.
Climb. Play.
Linger. Who cares what might be ahead? 
Giggle. Get wet.
Be a goofball.
Splash.
Savor.
Experience.
Stroll.
Appreciate.
Enjoy.
Be amazed at life.
Be gentle.
Thank you, my girl. You teach mommy every day.
I do know how to pay attention,
how to fall down into the grass,
how to kneel in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed,
how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
With your one wild and precious life?
~Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day"
how to fall down into the grass,
how to kneel in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed,
how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
With your one wild and precious life?
~Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day"
11 comments:
Beautiful pictures, beautiful little granddaughter.
Mamaw
OH My these are absolutely beautiful pictures! I got the pricey camera, I thought mine were suppossed to look like this?
The subject is obviously beautiful also :-)
You always write such wonderful posts:) Am glad that you and the little one had a great day.
beautiful pics, r! i love S's dresses! they are gorgeous. isn't it neat how kids teach us to slow down and take it all in? trying to do it any other way just results in incredible frustration. at least for me. kids don't do "rushed" well. :)
rachel
Incredible photos!
Nature and children are certainly two of my biggest creative inspirations!
What a gorgeous post... seeing it through your little one's eyes reminds me how amazing nature is. Thank you so much for sharing this on Friday's Nature Table.
Blessings and magic.
What a beautiful post and amazing pictures! And thank you for reminding us to savor each day!
Thanks for the comment on my blog. Your daughter and pictures are beautiful!
Looks like you two had a perfect day! Thanks for sharing ;o)
You always have such great pictures. Thanks for sharing your family! :)
A lovely post! I find it such a gift that when we have children we learn to watch and listen and observe with and also like a child - we see the wonder and joy and beauty all around us. There is always so much to experience! Thank you for sharing.
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