Ice Cream and Flowers
Grandmothers are lucky. We get to be around the little tykes when we want, send them home when we want and love them without the stresses we had raising our own children. I am fortunate enough to have 6 grandchildren! I say to myself, how the heck did that happen? When did I get old enough for that? I thought I was still 20 something…oh, but when I move my body, it aches and I remember I am almost 50. I still feel young in my mind, I suppose I always will, which is a good thing because it takes a lot of energy to keep up with little ones.
The other day Titus, who is 4 years old, and I went to get an ice cream…see, many benefits to being a grandma…get to do fun things without all the excuses. Here is a picture of him in his glory on top of the ledge by Scoops ice cream store in Rumford, ME.
He has no fear when it comes to climbing. I am learning to let go of my own fears when I watch him. He moves with an ease that amazes me, he does not understand about limiting the self, he just does what he wants….and I learn…
Look closely, there is proof on his face that he did indeed enjoy some chocolate ice cream.
I know Titus does not care if he has ice cream smeared all over his face, he is too busy living in the moment, hugging trees, climbing on ledges, picking dandelions and blowing them all over the place. I watch him, I play with him and I learn more…
I teach him a few things once in a while too, like how to take pictures, look at this one he took of me. I think if he takes great pictures like this at 4 years old, he might grow into a great photographer, or not…that will be his choice.
Whatever he decides, I know this time in his life is precious. I long to be back at that place where his mind is…no cares, free to explore, to create, to get into mischief and to know that no matter what, someone is always there to pick him up, give him a great big hug and tell him that he is loved…
Yes, I learn a lot from Titus and know that if I choose and allow myself to let go, I too can explore, create, get into mischief and no matter what, I will always be there to pick myself up, give myself a great big hug and tell myself “I LOVE YOU!”
I hope that you can do the same….and if not, look me up, I am Soul Coach Rhonda and I will guide you to that sacred place you have been searching for. You can find me at www www.soulcoachrhonda.com
Have a beautiful day and be like Titus…go pick some dandelions, put the yellow ones in water to keep and blow the white ones into the wind.
Love & Joy, Rhonda
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Isn’t it all about choices,living in the moment and freedom. Titus is well on his way to being all that we adults need to revert to. Hurray for King Titus and his beautiful Soul Coach Grammy. Mwah!
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