Like taking Jett to feed the swans around Mirror Lake in Lakeland, Florida. He was elated! He stood there, while 30+ swans, ducks, egrets and other birds all gathered around him to get their piece of bread he was throwing out. Not one moment of fear. He just kept throwing the bread and laughing each time.
You ever see that commercial with the pig in the back of the car going “Wheeeeee!” all the way home? I laugh each time I see that.
In the midst of feeding white, black and silver(which look brownish) swan, mallard ducks and egrets, Jett let’s out this impromptu “Wheeeeee!!!”—Nana and I literally laughed out loud!
Yes, it’s the simple things…that matter most.
Like Macie, who is four years old now, deciding that she wanted to show me her latest trick. We had no idea what she was going to do. All of a sudden, she puts her hands in the air, smiles real big for the camera, and proceeds to do a full split…yep, all the way down to the ground, legs spread on each side of her body—never letting her arms drop one time, and…continuing to smile that million dollar smile throughout her trick…she did it perfectly! And when she was finished, she just started laughing hysterically.
Yes, it’s the simple things… that matter most.
Like Mykai, my all grown up, about to start first grade, first-born grandson, sitting in his room, just the two of us, asking his Nano if I wanted him to read something? Reading is his newest trick—he’s reading at a second grade level going into first grade.
Of course-- I say yes. From his nightstand beside his bed, he pulls out his very own Bible, old and new testament, and starts reading. He turns to John 3:16 and reads, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternable life!” yes, he said eternable instead of eternal. I didn’t have the heart to correct him. I was too busy wiping the tears of joy from my eyes—my own version of “Wheeeeee!!!”
POINTS2PONDER Why do we spend so much money on toys like iphones and ipads, trying to entertain ourselves or occupy our time, when…the most memorable moments are free and unplanned…just allowing ourselves to enjoy “the simple things in life!”
Some of my favorite sayings about grandkids:
“Grandkids…God’s way of entertaining an adult without spending a penny!”
“If we had known grandkids would be this much fun…we would have had them first!!!”
“Spend your children’s inheritance on your grandkids—it’s the only way to assure it will be well spent, and you will enjoy every dollar!”
“You know you’ve lived long enough when you hear your child tell their child “because I said so!”
To which I say….”Wheeeeeeeee!”
So…the next time you want to answer the questions surrounding the meaning of life…
Just know… it’s the simple things… like grandkids, that make it all make sense!
And no, you can’t borrow mine…go get your own!
No comments:
Post a Comment