I love the wonderful, sense of imagination and curiosity so alive in kids!
This weekend, while hosting our other set of "grandkids", the youngest one (Kylan) discovered the loft in our den. It's small, but very exciting to an eight-year-old. Such a place held mystery and wonder that would not be satisfied until he could fully explore the secret delights of the unknown. Even though we explained that there was no way to get up into the loft, he could not let go of the determination to get up there. He thought, and probed, and suggested possibilities of how to get up there, until at last we relented and hauled in from the garage an extra tall extension ladder.
Just a small loft, but oh the wonder of it all, in the eyes of a child!
Why say "no" to such harmless fun!
Also, while playing in the den, he noticed the small space between the regular inside door and the outside storm door, and immediately decided to see what it would be like to get between the two doors with both doors closed. So, although he appears to be on the outside looking in . . . he is actually sandwiched (pancaked, rather) between two doors.
We should never lose the sense of wonder that is naturally built into a child, dontcha think?
This "grandma" evidently hasn't totally lost hers, and is enjoying that fun this weekend.(Yes, one can still climb ladders after the big 6-0.)
4 comments:
Looks like you had the most fun!
The creativity that flows in your family always seems to take fairly ordinary circumstances & evolve them into unique forms of fun.
looks like a good place to watch everything that goes on from. What fun!
What a terrific grandma. I often ask myself if my "no" is just a selfish one as it requires more of me. It it then I realize the wonder of children, and the joy to join in. You Rock Grandma Jeannie to those kids.
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