In an attempt to win a little peace and quiet I sent the two girls outside to play while Junior took a nap. I never do this. I usually keep my kids under close supervision. By 3pm Tuesday afternoon, however, I was willing to do almost anything for even a moment of tranquility.
My "time-out" was quickly interrupted by a naked 3-year old. She came streaking in the house yelling, "I need my swimming suit!" With unprecedented calm I sent her to her room to fetch the much-needed apparel while I trekked outside to find her "unnecessary" clothing. Most of her clothes were strewn throughout the neighbors back-yard. It was then that I noticed the cause of the hysteria: a slip and slide in all its' glory.
The usual response would have been to grab the clothes, grab the still-clothed 5-year old, and end the girls' outside adventure. But instead, I helped both Ellie and Lindy into their suits and grabbed the camera.
The peace I gained this afternoon had nothing to do with quiet. It came from spending a few minutes watching two of the loves of my life experiencing the joy that comes from letting go... just a little bit.
4 comments:
I love their faces as they come down the slide. I can tell its cold water!!! So much fun! Kids are the perfect example of letting go. We should all follow them once in a while.
So fun! I think Lindsay's right - isn't that why we are constantly reminded in the scriptures to become like a little child.
Way to go Ame!! I'm so proud! I think Camry was about 5 when I finally started to 'let go' a little...it'll do wonders for all of ya!! Great pics!!
Their faces are identical coming down that slide! Isn't nice to sometimes just let go!
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