Not sure if anyone else enjoyed listening to your reading of this, but I certainly did. I do love reading things myself, but sometimes hearing an author's voice connects me in a different way, and that felt even more significant with your words here. I don't know how you felt doing all the talking, but it was great to listen to.
It's amazing how trivial everything seems when you come face to face with a little kid's earnestness. I spent twenty minutes earlier today playing hide and seek with my 18-month-old daughter (which concluded, unfortunately, with me accidentally scaring her to tears, and then having to pick her up and spend five minutes calming her down -- she's a resilient crier). At one point near the beginning of our game, I remember thinking, "How important, really, are all those other THINGS I'm not doing right now?"
It's no contest. By comparison, none of it matters at all.
So beautiful, Nicci. I'm not a parent, and this post made my heart beat a little differently. Thank you so much for sharing this story. ♥️
Not sure if anyone else enjoyed listening to your reading of this, but I certainly did. I do love reading things myself, but sometimes hearing an author's voice connects me in a different way, and that felt even more significant with your words here. I don't know how you felt doing all the talking, but it was great to listen to.
It's amazing how trivial everything seems when you come face to face with a little kid's earnestness. I spent twenty minutes earlier today playing hide and seek with my 18-month-old daughter (which concluded, unfortunately, with me accidentally scaring her to tears, and then having to pick her up and spend five minutes calming her down -- she's a resilient crier). At one point near the beginning of our game, I remember thinking, "How important, really, are all those other THINGS I'm not doing right now?"
It's no contest. By comparison, none of it matters at all.
I so appreciate and resonate with these sentiments. Leave it to the children to remind us what this is all about. ❤️
Very resonant, Nicci. Beautiful piece, and a good reminder to be happy for the little things, which are actually the big things.
That is so sweet. An awakening to appreciate the little quiet, happy moments.
What a special little guy & a great daily reminder to take a breath and smile. 💛
This is so beautiful, it made me a little choked up!
I love this. Children have an amazing ability just by their presence to constantly remind us what really matters