in the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.
- larry wilde
i receive a weekly quote via email from compendium
and it was if yesterday's quote was meant just for ME.
you see, i was a little disappointed in this year's tree choice.
to save time and get in and out, c and i chose a fully wrapped tree
and when we got it home and pulled the net off,
it was a little small and needed a bit of love - lots of shaping.
i made a comment that i wished it was another foot taller but
finn quickly said "mom it's a great tree and big too".
his eyes were full of excitement and wonder and with those simple words,
i realized how ridiculous i was being.
he was right - our little tree was great.
i am amazed how my boys (and all children) seem to find beauty in everything. and it was if yesterday's quote was meant just for ME.
you see, i was a little disappointed in this year's tree choice.
to save time and get in and out, c and i chose a fully wrapped tree
and when we got it home and pulled the net off,
it was a little small and needed a bit of love - lots of shaping.
i made a comment that i wished it was another foot taller but
finn quickly said "mom it's a great tree and big too".
his eyes were full of excitement and wonder and with those simple words,
i realized how ridiculous i was being.
he was right - our little tree was great.
their little hearts are so pure. if only i could be more like them.
finn and scout inspire me to be better and to look for beauty in everything.
here is our 'perfect' little tree on christmas eve.
i love everything about it - even the paper star that we just threw on the top
since we didn't have a lighted star.
tonight, my wish is for everyone to find beauty in this holiday season.
goodnight and merry christmas.
