I wish to go back to years past and start anew
With the knowledge of life I’ve gained thus far.

To go back to toddler times
When life seems so simple…
At least to adults that is.

But to a child, life can quickly overwhelm.
So much to see.
So much to learn.

To scoot.
To crawl.
To walk and talk.
And yes, to run.

My little one cruises happily
Barely touching our couch.
And, without warning tumbles down and starts to fuss.
I pick him up, hold him close, and tell him he’s done well,
So he returns to do the same as cheerful as before.

I smile at his wonder and delight of all the simple things,
Pondering how much he has to learn the more he will explore.
And I know I’ll soon be running after him to keep him safe and secure.

It’s so easy to assume that we know so much more
Than our children do, but sometimes there are things to learn
From those yet young and small.

Many are still children in this walk called Life.
We still stumble.
We still fall.
But by the grace of God above, we’ll never walk alone.
He gently leads us through hard times,
And even carries us when we are overwhelmed.

So I’ll take my cue from my young son,
And live each day I have
In total gratitude of all that God has done
In awe and wonder of simple things
And contented to be a wife, a mama, sister, daughter,
A neighbor, and a friend.

For my little boy’s sweet smile is contagious as can be.
And melts this mama’s sometimes lukewarm heart, to softer be.
May I have his joy for life no matter how much I fall.
Teach me to be like you, my son.
I have so much to learn.