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"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

At the soccer game this weekend we were thoroughly entertained with Hugh, our youngest local family member. I was busy capturing images of the soccer game when another parent quietly redirected my attention to precious Hugh wearing his brother’s spider man hat thoroughly relishing the stash of watermelon slices that was near him. He was totally absorbed and satisfied with this new pastime. Why should he care if the juice was dripping down his face? Why not eat a cracker as well? I love his concentration and enthusiasm.
Being around children and observing their actions and mannerisms is such a joy. The enthusiasm, the innocence, the language of children is a precious gift. Teachers enjoy it when they can sit back and watch the interaction of their students and how they approach a problem.
This is mostly only true when discipline is not needed though. But on the playground of life children can teach us so much and remind us of traits long put away due to adulthood.

"Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." ~ Douglas MacArthur
Peace.