Mud Puddles and Dandelions: Busy Weekend

Monday, October 10, 2005

Busy Weekend

Paul got home Saturday (who knows how long for!!!). We had a busy weekend, trying to let the boys have some fun with Daddy while they can. We went to the fair Saturday, and the boys had lots of fun!! We went and saw all of the different animals and ride some rides and ate some "fair food." The boys really enjoyed being out doing something! We took lots of pictures of course!! The boys got to hold some rabbits and ducklings - they thought that was awesome! The little
ducklings were so cute. They had a house with a slide surrounded by water.

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Why Mud Puddles and Dandelions?

When my husband first saw this title, he asked if it was because I was supposed to be THE dandelion surrounded by mud (all the boys). I guess it could mean that, but I read this one day and it really touched my heart and made me think:

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.

When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back.

When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make up their own.

When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.

When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, "Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I would miss my Mommy and Daddy."

When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.

I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Author Unknown

Monday, October 10, 2005

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