Freddie the Turtle

Everyday brings unique surprises and pleasantries. This morning L and I were headed to swim practice. As I pulled out, I realized there was a special surprise under Blizzard's belly in the driveway. I showed L the surprise.

For 30 minutes, she followed Freddie the Turtle around. She decided he wasn't a sea turtle because he wasn't swimming (she's a child genius). Bless her heart, her main concern (and my main fear for a 5-year old to witness) was that he'd get run over.

What do you do when you find a turtle? Put it in a box of course. Don't you remember the excitement and pure wonder when catching an animal as a child? Fireflies? Bugs? Turtles? Fish?

Here's to enjoying the unique things that pop up in your day.

Moral of the Story: I'm not sure who was the child today during the hour of Freddie. Me? or L? Childlike wonder should never leave the soul.