Friday, September 2, 2016

A Wheelbarrow Full of Imagination


Now, parked motionless
Days before: The Grand Carriage
For Annabeth Sage

I love spending time with my family; it's no secret that spending time with my two grandchildren certainly brings out the child in me. 

Mr. Owen is 14 months old and loves playing peekaboo and basically getting into everything -- with Grandpa’s help, of course!

Little Annabeth is 4 years old; what a magical age.  Take a moment to watch her at play and you’ll experience first hand the magic that comes from her imagination. It’s so exciting see and experience the magical world that emerges from her wonderfully creative mind and the enchanting way she transforms ordinary objects into extraordinary things. 

Take for example the other day when Annabeth peered into the cluttered garden shed.  “Wow,” noticing a rusty old wheelbarrow.  Only she didn’t see a rusty old wheelbarrow.  She saw a royal carriage worthy of a princess.  And guess who she saw as the old horse that was going to push her through her backyard kingdom?  Grandpa!  And I loved being part of every second of it.

Taking a moment to view the world through Annabeth’s and Owen’s eyes always sparks the joy that imagination brings. 

Last night as I was putting some things away in the shed, I saw that old wheelbarrow — just like I’ve seen a hundred times before.  Only this time was very different. This time I heard the laughter of a little child screaming, “Giddy-up. Go faster Grandpa!”  It was enough to bring back the joy and wonder that all children’s imaginations bring to world.  How amazing would it be be to seize that on a day-to-day basis?

Have a magical Labor Day Weekend,

                       Carpe Diem Life

1 comment:

  1. Great story Granpa! Having grandchildren gives us the opportunity to embrace the joys of childhood once again.

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