Innocence

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men - Martin Fraqular Tupper.

So this past weekend I attended my great nephew's birthday party.  When I say great nephew I mean that not only is he seriously "great", but I am a great Aunt (and yes I am an awesome Aunt too).  That's crazy!  I'm not old enough to have a great nephew right?  Well apparently I am.  My nephew's little guy, Brody, turned 2 years old.

Brody offering his cake to his Buppa (my big brother).

Despite the intense heat we were having we all made the most of the occasion and enjoyed the day.  Gathering with friends and family, free beverages, free food and especially birthday cake will make any day a good day no matter what.

As I was sitting in their backyard with my own children I couldn't help but sit back and watch all of the little ones there and the innocence of them all.  The wonderment they all showed in every single thing they did throughout the day.  Oh sure, they had their moments where they didn't always see eye to eye with each other, but for the most part, they took in every little moment of the day and were just in awe of the surroundings.

I think we adults could learn a lot from them sometimes.  Throw the worries of our adulthood to the side, no talks about politics, work, scandal or whatever.  Just sit back and take it all in and be appreciative of every little blessing God has given us.

Don't complain about the heat, be happy that it isn't freezing cold right now and that we have the luxury of air conditioning to hide out in.  Don't complain about our mortgage and be thankful we have our own house to go home to every night.  Don't complain about the older car we might be driving and be thankful we aren't making car payments.

If there is anything that can make my mood go from bad to good it is a smile from my kids.  A smile from them means I am doing something right and it's amazing how a hug or smile from them can make me forget (temporarily anyway), about all the stresses of my life.

Of all of God's blessing it is the innocence of a small child that is the most important of my life.  I can't imagine my life without them in it and they truly are the loves of my life.

Happy 2nd Birthday again little Brody and many, many more.  We are all very blessed to have you in our lives!!!