One of the things I love best about having kids is that they keep me present, in the moment, grounded. A perfect example of this happened in our front yard today.
We had just returned home from an outing to the mall. After being inundated with holiday music, decorations, sales, etc. (as only the mall can do), my head was swirling with everything that "needs" to get done over the next few weeks...shopping, holiday cards, treats for neighbors...the list, at that moment, seemed endless and a bit overwhelming.
I was suddenly brought back to reality by the shouts of Aiden and Mason. "Mom, come outside, quick!" "Mom, you gotta see this!" I couldn't begin to imagine what thrilling thing had just occurred, nor could I wait to find out.
They made me close my eyes and led me outside to the front lawn (precariously down the front steps, mind you). I opened my eyes and looked to where they were pointing. Growing in the yard was a single mushroom. They were so excited with their discovery, considering they hate mushrooms as a food item. And I had forgotten all about everything I "need" to do as I gazed at my two kids happily looking at this lone fungus growing in the sunshine. I, of course, deemed it a photo-worthy moment, especially so I can look at the picture whenever I "need" a reminder of what is important.
Thanks, Aiden and Mason, for keepin' it real.
