Taking The Time

For as much as we believe, think, hope that we are teaching our children – we can learn so much from them. That is -  only if we let ourselves tear down some walls, make ourselves vulnerable, let go of some pride. I think about my two, soon-to-be three year old. It was a weekend full of meltdowns (they’re becoming more frequent – go figure) but full of fun. Know why? Because she never hesitated to let me know her true blue honest gut level feelings.

Guess what else? After we’d go toe-to-toe – she never once, not even for a second hesitated to let me know how much she loved me and showed me forgiveness (whether I needed it or not – ha!) so we could keep having fun together.

Us? No. We don’t really show people what we think (not often enough anyway) and that is both positive and negative. And if we fight – how often do we really truly forgive that quickly and then move along having the best time of our life – and… It. Never. Gets. Mentioned. Again.

It’s a concept that escapes us time and time again. No wonder Jesus wants us to have a childlike faith. No wonder it was the children who held that special spot in his heart. Slow down – let go of our pride – what can we learn from these precious little beings?

Here’s a lesson I need to learn more or now that I know it is there, take advantage of it. Sometimes – even when you’re hot, stinky, and have  no make up on… sometimes – even when you *think* you’re so busy and have a long list of To-Dos to get through… Sometimes – you need a time-out to be play the part of the princess that ultimately we’re all longing to do.

(Please ignore the home renovations going on behind-the-scenes. Prayse found “Mama’s Princess Dress” as I was giving it away – so we had to dress up for a photo op).

(The closest I could get to where she was when I originally wore the dress in my sister’s wedding – 9 weeks along, it was just mine and Daddy’s secret.)

It’s a lesson I hope I remember for a long time. Thank you Prayse for teaching me that we all need to, even for a moment, give into our heart’s desires to be a Princess. I love you.