Now there's a word you'll almost never hear in conjunction with me. I am NOT mellow by any stretch of the imagination, however I feel that in the passed few years, I have become more mellow than ever before.
Evidence:
I'm not a fan of dirt in general and sand is even worse... but I've learned as a parent that the absolute joy on my son's face as he showers himself in sand is worth the afternoon bath and extra run of the vacuum.
And boy oh boy, does he love sand. I cannot wait to see him on the beach because I think he'll just love it. Logan can spend forever just digging, throwing, and dumping sand. I also love that he is so independent in that way, he's content to play on his own, a skill that I've realized it so important for children.
Over the passed 8 years of parenthood, my children have taught me that rigid and perfect just aren't very much fun! Letting go of some of me has opened me up to seeing the world through their eyes, to see the wonder and the joy in little things... even dirt!
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