I remember when my kiddos were toddlers.  Everything was new to them.  They would put everything in their mouth, touch everything, and climb everywhere.  I was constantly chasing after them trying to make sure they didn’t get into anything that could hurt them.  It often left me exhausted and by the end of the day I felt like I ran a marathon.  But then, when they were snug and safe away in their cribs, I’d peek in and smile at how they looked like little angels.  I would often cry seeing them sleep, feeling somewhat guilty for being impatient with them throughout the day and for not taking the time to see life through their eyes.  I was caught up in “getting through the day“  while they were busy little bees “living for the day.”  It’s amazing the things that we can learn from children when we humble ourselves enough to see them as teachers.

This morning I spent time with a beautiful little girl who is full of Life.  We went to the park, a location I often shoot and where I like to run, but never have I seen the park the way she did.  I imagine through her eyes it was an absolute Wonderland—the trees, the animals, the bridges, the people riding bikes.   There was nothing but giggles, smiles, and laughter when Mom & Dad would let her explore.  She ran through that park faster than any runner I’ve seen there–playing the game of Catch Me If You Can with all of us.  It made me nostalgic remembering my own babies.  Remembering that they only see this world through with that Awesome Wonder for a short, brief moment in time.  What a beautiful life we would have if we saw this world and appreciated its Awesome Wonder like her forever.

~Peace, Love, Joy & Abundance~

P.S.  You’ll see her again on here soon at her indoor shoot.