Thanks for sharing these moments. It is difficult to see anything but the difficulties and awfulness in the world right now, but these little kindnesses are everything. Especially for any parent in line at Home Goods.
The photo of the snail is magical, too. I'm reading a book all about a woman's observations about a snail right now and that photo could be the cover.
I think I know the book you're talking about! I started it a few months ago and one of my children "borrowed" it – I must locate it and finish it! I'm so glad you like the photo :) I have a digital download on a similar one in my etsy shop, if you like. xox https://go.shopmy.us/p-2883024
Once, I was scrambling in the check out line in the grocery store - as we do - and a nice lady behind me kindly smiled and cooed at my 2-year old son, keeping him busy while I paid. I thanked her and she just smiled kind of wistfully and said "My boys used to drive me crazy too, but now I have to grocery shop alone." This is five years ago and I still feel the bruise in my gut from the emotional punch.
Oh man. That's unforgettable. I am already dreading missing my kids someday. Thank God for kind people who give us the reminder (and the space) to soak up as much as we can with these little human beings.
Thanks for sharing these moments. It is difficult to see anything but the difficulties and awfulness in the world right now, but these little kindnesses are everything. Especially for any parent in line at Home Goods.
The photo of the snail is magical, too. I'm reading a book all about a woman's observations about a snail right now and that photo could be the cover.
I think I know the book you're talking about! I started it a few months ago and one of my children "borrowed" it – I must locate it and finish it! I'm so glad you like the photo :) I have a digital download on a similar one in my etsy shop, if you like. xox https://go.shopmy.us/p-2883024
Once, I was scrambling in the check out line in the grocery store - as we do - and a nice lady behind me kindly smiled and cooed at my 2-year old son, keeping him busy while I paid. I thanked her and she just smiled kind of wistfully and said "My boys used to drive me crazy too, but now I have to grocery shop alone." This is five years ago and I still feel the bruise in my gut from the emotional punch.
Oh man. That's unforgettable. I am already dreading missing my kids someday. Thank God for kind people who give us the reminder (and the space) to soak up as much as we can with these little human beings.