Giggling at Bubbles
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2011
by MariAnna Bantell
LoveBeingAGrandma.com
What do we learn from our grandchildren? Probably at least as much as they learn from us. I find myself totally enthralled. In watching my grandson's expressions as his endless curiosity drives him to explore the world around him - from figuring out how to use his toy wrench and screwdriver to climbing up to the top of the big slide at the playground for the first time.
When we're with our grandchildren, we find ourselves smiling at the smallest victories, aware of the slightest obstacles in their way, and giggling like little kids at their pleasure. I was blowing bubbles for my little guy last week, and I was definitely much more into it than he was. The wand I was using had about a dozen holes in it. The bubbles were coming out in cluster of different sized orbs. He was smiling. I was giggling.
Optimism, curiosity, wonder and love of nature seem to come naturally to children. They express their feelings without hesitation, instantly trust and don't judge themselves or others. They have no concern for time, they smile spontaneously,and don't avoid eye contact.
Just thing of the rush we get when we walk into a room and our grandchildren light up and come running to us to give us a big hug and kiss. What would our world be like if we could find a way to make others feel that way when they see us? To make those around us feel wanted, needed and appreciated would boost our quality of life immeasureably.
A child will ask the same question time after time when going to their grandparents or to a children show? Are we there yet? It’s the passion, the desire, the curiosity as to what might be different than last time. Maybe the best way to do things is to do it differently.
We need to ask ourselves "Are we there yet?" It might be a business we want to start or a project that we want to get done. If the answer is no, then how exactly are we going to get there? Next time, try a different route, take a different approach, rock the boat, break the rules and get to your destination. Don't give up.
MariAnna Bantell
LoveBeingAGrandma
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Ah, to be more childlike and less childish should be every adult's goal!
Wonderful article. It does provoke me to think differently, be more like the "grandchildren" that play at our feet. I have six grandchildren, and sometimes I get so overwhelmed with the fun of family, I forget to look at them as exemplary, as souls who show me how to proceed, how to live life a little differently, how to then, be a more fun example, or student.
Loved your article.
Yours, Christofer
Nothing quite like a grandchild! The little people growing, developing, and their unconditional appreciation of grammy. Enjoy the little ones because, as we all know, they grow up too fast.
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