It was a wonderful day outside, a day fit for swimming in the pool. After splish-splashing around for 2 hours, my kids take their respective showers and we all head outside... yes, next to Kiki's willow. I'll have to shoot a picture of my Willow, so you can appreciate how out of control she is... yes, ever-reaching-for-the-sky limbs everywhere. She needs a bigger pot, to further spread her roots.
Anyhew...
Bryan: looks at me and smiles. He's just basking, soaking up the sun. One cool dude.
Kiki: decides she wants to follow two litte butterflies around. Yes, it's a garden girl's prerogative. ;o)
Me: ever thoughtful... I count my blessings.
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Kiki: "Mom, which butterfly should I follow, they're going to different homes now."
Me: "Follow this one, I think she still wants to play." (What? You didn't know all butterflies are girls, it is so according to Kiki. Consider yourself enlightened in the world of one little girl.)
Kiki: Carefully follows the closest butterfly, staying close to home. "Mom, I'm sneaking right behind her!
Me: "I see... you are doing a good job!"
Kiki: "Yup! Wow, I'm a good sneaker, right mom?"
*Big Smile* Kids are wonderful. I always thought all butterflies were girls too. Wonder why that is?
kiki would LOVE a book that jr. and my mom have done together about the story of a butterfly - it's been a work in progress since jr. was a little girl about kiki's age - they plan to publish it one day, even!
i love moments like this with the kiddos....i'm all smiles picturing you guys outside with the willow now.
yes all butterflies are girls because they have eyelashes.
I love the way you cherish the simple things...and the way you see the genius and beauty in your childrens' words.
Eyelashes! Wait till Kiki finds out! Or perhaps, she knows already. ;o)
Thanks guys. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who can appreciate moments like these. Your thoughts make it all the more meaningful. :o)
Okay, I cannot wait until the day that I can have conversations with Amira like that. :)
Precious. That sounds like a wonderful day.
I always thought butterflies were girls too. And fireflies were always boys. Weird.
the eloquence of a child is perhaps the best thing a person can experience (smiles are guaranteed).
Awwwwww......so sweet!
Butterflies are also too pretty to be boys, it is true. ;)
How lovely. Of course they are girls because they are so pretty. Boys are lovely too, but they are not butterflies.
Precious moments....
(All butterflies are girls - makes perfect sense to me! :)