Today we are thankful that parenting helps us be more mindful of our experiences. When we do something with Max, it is always the first time. The other day, we went to see a friend's little boy play his last baseball game of the season. It was Max's first baseball game and we realized going over to the ballpark that this MIGHT be a big deal. Perhaps he will be into baseball and play baseball in the future. It would be nice to be able to tell him when his first baseball game really was. I got home and jotted down the details in his baby book. I think that seeing the world through his eyes makes these experiences really precious and helps you be mindful of the moment you are in.
Since it was Max's first game, we talked to him through it and pointed out good plays, good fundamentals, and cheered our hearts out for the little boy we were watching. If we didn't have Max, I wonder if we would have been paying more attention to our smart phones than to our son enjoying a first experience. Kids have a way of shifting your priorities (like I noted last week) and also shifting our focus.
Take a moment to see the world through your kid's eyes today. It is worth the look!
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