Life's Too Short
A few weeks ago we were visiting my mom for a few days at her house, in the Pocono Mountains.
We went to this amazing little secluded spot in the forest to do a little hiking.
When we were done we met my mother down by a stream to collect our things.
My mother was standing in the stream. When Willa saw her she started pointing and flailing her arms indicating that she wanted to go in the stream too.
We didn't have a bathing suit for her with us. Nor did we have any sandals.
We decided that life is too short, so we let her just walk into the stream with her shoes and clothes on.
She just walked in with no fear and started splashing around.
It was one of those moments as a parent that I will always cherish.
It was one of those moments that I remind myself of when times are tough.
It was one of those moments that makes it all worthwhile.
Comments
That just brought tears to my eyes...that is true. I find myself having those moments with my daughter all the time. Those moments are definitely worthwhile.
Posted by: Amy | September 11, 2008 02:09 PM
This is too precious! What a refreshing thing to read in the middle of my day.
Posted by: amanda | September 11, 2008 02:59 PM
My Niece has the same effect on me. I truly owe her so much for what she's shown me in the 3 short years of her life. Just imagine how much more I can learn from her each and every year! :-)
Posted by: The Q | September 11, 2008 05:42 PM
What a beautiful post, thank you.
Posted by: Lisa | September 11, 2008 09:49 PM
That brought tears to my eyes. I have moments like that with Evan that I will cherish forever. Beautiful.
Posted by: randi | September 11, 2008 10:35 PM
Willa looks so happy. Great post
Posted by: Heather | September 14, 2008 11:11 AM
Precious! And your mom got to hang out with a very happy Willa in the water.
Posted by: Jenski | September 15, 2008 09:17 AM
Those are great shots. I cannot believe how much she looks like you did when you were a baby.
Posted by: Ange | September 15, 2008 03:37 PM