seeking magic

At first glance, there was a little girl picking up grass from Grandma's yard and bringing it onto the deck and throwing it everywhere. And it would have been easy to say, "Stop making that mess."

But if you listened closely, you could hear a little girl singing a song about how fun it is to dance and decorate Grandma's house with beautiful golden sparkles as she ran back and forth and twirled and smiled and giggled.

And if you looked really close, you could learn this really beautiful lesson: You really can create your own magic.

Just like that.

(And sometimes letting them make a mess is the best parenting move you can make.)

Comments

[Harmony]

So beautiful Liz and I love her haircut!

[elaine]

true fact. and before you know it they will be going to college. it doesn't seem like it now, but it really does happen so fast. and then you wish you had them back in that little body, decorating grandma's porch with sparkly things. life is simpler there.

[Pam]

love this. childhood is magical and we are so blessed to share it at times.

[Bella]

So much truth in that last sentence.
Your daughter is a pretty young lady - looking all grown up!! Enjoy your trip.

[Jon]

SO great that you shared this! Miss you two!

[Debra Davis]

Liz, I often admire your posts, but this little story said so much to me. I volunteer at a grief center and will be running a writing workshop for a small group this summer. May I reprint your post (with your name to give credit) for 10 people at most? I would like to use it as a writing prompt. Thanks for considering my request. All the best, Debra

[gkgirl]

agree, agree, agree, agree!

[Nan]

Simply Brilliant, Liz. Your article, the images (magical ones) and your attitude of Silence and Being Present, observing!!!
Thanks and blessings to you both!
Nan

[Pamela]

This is so sweet and precious. I'm glad you were in observation mode. She has the most lovely spirit!