Make Believe

It is such a brief moment that we live in innocence. It seems as though the rush of life propels us into the next phase, rather than enjoying the current moment we are in. I try to avoid the push, yet it still takes over. I have been blessed beyond words to be an in-home mother since my children were born. I have cherished many memories of having life slow to the pace that a learning child examines the world around them. I will forever cherish these years. 

This morning while putting clothes away, I came across a funny sight. Then I realized the importance of what I saw, and I wanted to take hold of it...to remember the childhood innocence of make-believe. 

At first sight, I see a barely inflated balloon placed in a "pinch pot" that Emily made at school out of clay. Then I remember the girls talking about their "birds".... and see that the pot is suppose to be the nest. Then, I find a cut up shoe box. Inside is a container of water and another little bowl. Mya was creating a bird cage, complete with bird bath and food dish and a lid that opened and closed, with paper towels on the bottom for when the bird went "potty". She has seen Grandma's real bird for many years and is fully aware of what it takes to care for a bird. 

They have so many toys, yet they choose to play with what I consider garbage. I am thankful for the simplicity they still have. Thanks to the Lord for these continual blessings in my life. Thanks for opening my eyes to see the tiny blessings given today in the things I normally over look. Help me to find more of them, and praise you for each one.