Owen, my baby, had a bit of a fussy day so it was a struggle staying ahead of his freakouts. They were so random, so all the more frustrating... We finished off the day well, though, by taking a walk up to Blockbuster and then the long way home. It was still light out, with just the perfect high teens temperature. Luke carried Owen in the snuggli, and he (Owen) stayed awake for the whole walk, which is rare. He was totally fixated on all the trees with their newly exploded leaves. It was special seeing him watch the world, seeing things as ordinary as leaves for the first time. They must be so interesting to a little guy like him. Luke mentioned that he was in my belly the last time the neighbourhood was green, and I thought that was such a crazy concept, but obviously true! I can't even imagine what seeing leaves, and petals, and grass for the first time would be like; it's beautiful enough each spring when everything bursts into life, but for the first time ever? Hard to comprehend.
This is one of the greatest things about being a parent. As cliche as it is, seeing the world through your baby's eyes is an amazing thing. Try looking at something as though you've never seen it before and take notice of all the tiny miracles that exist on a simple walk to the park. I've never really had a reason to be that mindful before; it sure is special to get out of my head and focus on the lovely things in this world. I want to do my very best to take everything in the way so many beautiful things in life deserve - just like a baby would. If we all slowed down and did this, imagine how much more peaceful, grateful and relaxed we could be. :)
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