To be a kid again

Childhood is the best thing that ever happens in our lives and its not until we are older watching our kids that we realise this. It is a time where we crave to be treated older and time seems to take forever. But looking back time went fast and you would do anything to get back to the carefree ways.

Today in the planning and organising of a funeral. The girls are a happy distraction. Swimming at the local pool, laughing, giggling and playing. Things seem OK. You can forget the pain and smile. Smile for the happiness that can be seen on these innocent girls faces. Smile because they have a way of making you think that life is pretty good and laughing is good for the soul. 

Taking an hour break off from the reality may seem selfish. Selfish for wanting to forget for a little and act normal but its really more about a way of taking a deep breath. A deep breath to prepare for tomorrow and the days after.

How good being a kid is, is something we only truly appreciate once that time has past but seeing your kids experiencing it, is a prize that comes with memories of old. Our girls happiness today has brought to us a gift of smiles to our faces and for that I thank them.