Treasures

Treasures

Monday, February 16, 2009

A Perfect Day...


There are not too many things that are greater than a day at the Magic Kingdom. And when the sky is shockingly blue and the sun is shining, it turns into the perfect day. Though the day we chose to go was by far the coldest day of the year, it did not dampen our enthusiasm. Now, Jonathan is not what we would call a "Disney enthusiast", but he hunkered down and became happy about it for the day. This was his gift to Jennifer and the kids for Christmas, so he was obligated to enjoy himself. I was very much looking forward to seeing Mickey's house through the eyes of children again, and I was not disappointed! Watching Noah, Ruth, and Isaiah was like watching my children all over again. Everything was new, yet again and I left that day feeling that there is no happier place than a child's imagination. They can "see" what adults cannot. Maybe we need to get down to that level again and see what was meant to be seen....that there is fun in everything...that a pirates gun can become just about anything...that a simple wig can change your whole outlook on life....that riding a roller coaster is a lot like flying, and most of all, when someone holds your hand to walk through life, you can do anything.
It was a great day!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009



A few reasons why I love my grandchildren:


1. they are the children of my child...flesh of my flesh.
2. they get excited about everything.
3. their eyes have lights in them.

4. they love uncondtionally.
5. when they watch a movie, they act it out
6. they sing---loudly
7. they can run very fast
8. a simple walk on the beach turns into a treasure hunt
9. they can make up a story about anything
10. they are loyal to their friends
11. they have big dreams and ideas
12. they belly-laugh
13. they sleep through the night
14. they LOVE Thunder Mountain
15. they give sweet hugs and kisses
16. they are compassionate
17. they can make a food mess very quickly
18. they have pinchable faces
19. they know how to strike a pose for pictures
20. they are just cute, for crying out loud!