Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tired Kid

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I have always believed that children have a perception of the world that we adults could only be so lucky to retain. In the midst of hardship, fear and pain a child can still find the will to play. This resiliency continues to amaze me on a daily basis ---especially at work. A child can often see the truth long before an adult. I truly believe that children view the world in the way it was meant to be seen. In building relationships a child just makes one simple choice… they choose love. Well, that and laughter, running, singing, playing…

I think that we as adults try to embody the belief and attitude of our youth but get so lost in the pressures, expectations and deadlines of adulthood that we forget what we were hoping to return to. Certain professionals continue to embody a gift to connect to children and I am so thankful that there are adults out there that use their gift to foster the development of our children.

Today Aunt Maxey asked Molly what her teacher looked like and I loved the response. Molly took a slight pause and then informed her that she looked like a “tired kid.” I later asked Molly why she looked tired and she said it was because she has lines around her eyes and mouth. I think that it is such a testament to the amazing teachers out there that my child feels like her teacher is as much fun as a kid… with a few laughing, worrying wrinkles from adulthood to boot.

If being a tired kid is the closest I can get to retaining a joyful, trusting, loving spirit then I’ll take it…I guess a few laughter/worry wrinkles will be my nice reminder I’ve lived!

2 comments:

Max said...

I love this and I love you, my wonderful tired kid best friend! Let's always strive for this, ok?

AllisonDickson said...

Wow. Julie, you're awesome. And you have an awesome daughter. I'm glad I know you Mays...you're way cool. A