It's The Little Things

The other week it rained and rained. Lincoln and Grant thought the puddles looked like so much fun. I don't think I've ever let them jump in the puddles before, though Lincoln has asked numerous times...

I thought to myself - What little kid hasn't experienced the joy of jumping in puddles before? We pulled into the garage, I got them out of the car and told them to go jump!

Lincoln looked at me apprehensively. I told him again to go jump, that it was okay. He hesitated about a minute more and then took Grant and ran to the puddles. Within a few minutes he said, "I'm having so much fun!" Within a few more minutes they were wet and cold and ready to go inside for lunch and hot chocolate!

I need to remember more often that it's the little things that make for a happy childhood, and a happy family. Sometimes I get so caught up on the schedule of the day that I forget about the fun...and what would be fun to these little guys.