Take time to stop

Doesn't this picture just melt your heart? I know I'm their mother, so I'm a bit biased (ok, a LOT biased) but it is just so precious! We were on our way to the Y and I was trying to get out the door in time for me to go running before Wyatt had gymnastics. And you moms know how hard it can be to actually get out the door! But we finally did, only to see these ducks. I thought about just getting the kids in the car, but then thought twice and pointed out these ducks to the kids. Of course, Wyatt had a million questions---Where did they come from? Why are they here? Which one is the mommy and which is the daddy? Will they get us? I ran in the house and grabbed a piece of bread for the kids to give them and we sat and watched the ducks eat it. I quickly forgot about running and just enjoyed this moment with my kids experiencing God's creation. I'm not sure why, but I could just stare at this picture for hours. Wyatt--complete outfit with his cowboy boots and "gymnastics pants" as he calls them, was quite concerned about the ducks and wanted to make sure they weren't going to get us. Sadie--ready to go grab the ducks if I hadn't held her back! Both kids standing on their own--they just seem so independent--sharing in this experience as I watched them.
It was a great reminder to me to slow down and see life through the eyes of a child. I think my kids teach me more about life than I teach them! What a blessing they both are.