Thinking

 

Do you ever wonder what goes on in the minds of our little ones?  What could they be thinking?

Our little ones are precious and we should never underestimate them.  They see things, hear things, and learn things far more than they should at times.  We sometimes forget just how absorbent their little brains are. Sometimes forgetting they are within ear shot of harsh things being said or within eye shot of bad things being done.

Why is it so hard for us adults to remember how fragile our precious gifts are?  We wonder why as young adults they say and do things that we don't like.  Well, "HELLO PEOPLE", they learned all these bad habits from us adults. We simply just can't go around spouting anything and everything that comes to mind or going around doing whatever we please with no consequences.  Little eyes and ears are learning these behaviors.

Personally, I would like to think my precious little ones are thinking about what toy to play with next or what book he wants to read.  Maybe he's thinking about what he wants for a snack while he watches his favorite Thomas the Train episode.  Heck, maybe he's thinking about how much he's enjoying his first ride on that train.

Please remember no matter what your are doing, these babies learn from the ones they trust the most.  It's ultimately up to us to their innocence as long as we can.  There's no need for them to grow up so fast.  Life is moving way to fast so let's preserve these moments while we can.

Intended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sitting here thinking

Instead of out drinking

How could things be different

And how my life got so bent

It sure isn't what I intended

And I'm really offended

By everyday living

That wasn't so giving

I dreamed of bigger things

And not just diamond rings

But happiness and love

From the man above

Sometimes I think he doesn't like me

Even after I get down on my knee

For nothing ever turns out right

But yet I still fight

I do believe I'm a good person

Even if I'm not the one chosen

To be great on this earth

And more than I'm worth

For you see

I'm just me

A human in disguise

Behind my sad eyes

Bucket List

Ever wonder where the term "bucket list" came from and exactly how it came to be?

Definition of bucket list

1. 
   
   :  a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying

Origin and Etymology of bucket list

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

So after looking up this information, I now know exactly why it is called a bucket list.  I never in my wildest dreams would have put that together.  Not that I'm slow, just that "kick the bucket" never entered my mind.  It all makes sense now.

Have you ever thought of making a bucket list? I, myself, have not.  I guess I just never thought about it. However, life is short on so many levels.  One never knows when exactly their time is up, so why wouldn't you just live everyday like it was your last, if that's the case. I mean, seize every moment of every day without hesitation. Why wait until you hear the news of doom?

Unfortunately, everyday life doesn't just throw us opportunities to do things that one might put on such a list. Let's face the facts, life can be challenging enough on a daily basis. Not alone trying to accomplish something out the ordinary. So why should we be compelled to make a list of things that may be impossible for us to accomplish to start with?  Of course, this is just my opinion and I guess there is nothing wrong with dreaming.

I must say though, for all you bucket listers,  don't just live to dream and dream to live.  Go out there and conquer your list.  Make your dreams come true.

Hanging Out with Mawmaw

I absolutely love spending time with my grandchildren.  Let's face it, some days you just need a good dose of huge love in small packages and believe me, it's well worth it.  Especially if you've had a bad day or just need a little touch of freshness.

One of my favorite things is when they first come in and they are so excited to see you.  Oh wait, at least for that split second because then they realize that they have full reign over the house and well, you just don't exist anymore. After all, they know what they can get by with, which in most cases at grandma's, is A LOT!!    Come on, we all know that's true, they melt our hearts and we just let them go.

My oldest grandson seems to think that hanging out with mawmaw means full total control of her cell phone.  I made the mistake of letting him watch cartoons on it while we were dining out one evening and that's all she wrote.  Since mawmaw doesn't have cable, he knows that a day with me means, phone.   Which for me means, no phone and good luck calling and getting through. I really don't mind, it's almost a needed break away from it anyway.

I wouldn't trade my time for one single minute. I can't think of a better way to brighten my day when I need it the most.  Those little hugs are the best and if it means giving up a phone for a few hours then so be it.