Today on the way back from a beautiful hike at a local nature preserve, my 6 year old son piped up after an earlier conversation about day light savings time with the following proclamation:
"The sun SURE IS SMART!"
Why? We asked.
"Because, the SUN doesn't have a clock to look at to know when to change when it goes down, but WE DO. It has to know all by itself."
8 year old daughter launched into an explanation of the solar system and spinning tops- attempting to dissolve the pedistal my boy had put the sun on. He didn't fall for it though- just kept on giving the sun a big thumbs up out the window.
Ever have one of those days when you're feeling good about yourself, when suddenly something/someone happens and makes you want to hide your pride under a dark rock? You guessed it- one of THOSE days for me today.
As I proudly checked something seemingly significant off of my to-do list, someone stopped by my office and noticed my screen saver- which happened at the time to be featuring my adorable niece & 3 nephews.
You know what's cool? The twins have a heart-wrenching story behind them, yet my sister urges everyone to just think about the present, look to the future, and help everyone possible in between. She has 4 children 5 and under, but still teaches piano lessons, assists in leading a 100+ member mom's group through her church, and has a side business creating children's religious music CDs. And I thought I was busy... and useful...
I think God sprinkles in some truly good people every once and while so the rest of us have a reality check to bounce up against. He's a pretty smart dude.
Ok- I have relented... pulled by the magnetic attraction of communication, geekdom, and fun- all in the comfort of my own little world. I must keep up w/ my friends the Joneses and blog. I have been assimilated... and I'm darn happy to be here!
