Little Steps

It is an extraordinary experience to take a hike at a child's pace... I have covered many miles of the surrounding trails over the past six months, but never at the pace that I have during the past two days. There is something about being in the presence of a child that reawakens the wonderment of each moment encountered. 

On Sunday, Grandson and I invited our Friend, Nava, to join us and we ventured up the Grizzly Creek trail.  Today, Grandson and I hiked up the back of our property.

 What made these marvelous moments so amazing? Let me count the ways...

We took time to...

Wave at the river.

Point and watch the airplanes that cross the sky.

Look at the snails on the side of the trail.

Throw rocks in the river.

Look at the pretty purple flowers.

Look at the pretty yellow flowers.

Smile for the camera.

Wave at Mount Sopris.

Yell.

Sing.

Jump over rocks.

Run.

Stop. Go! Stop.

Pretend to be a backpack.

Smile for the camera again! 

 

Fall down and get hurt, but become easily distracted by a caterpillar. Then, hold the caterpillar.

Eat a picnic. 
Then tell the picnic table "Bye Bye!"

Wave at the butterflies.

Take time for a hug.

Stand on a tree stump.

Pose for another picture.

Build a rock cairn.

Knock the rock cairn down.

Count mud puddles.
Look at the rocks in the river.

Try to catch a grasshopper.

Throw more rocks.

Wave to the clouds.

Climb on rocks.

Let Grandson take a picture.

Share a smile.

Watch ants cross the path.

Use our trail manners and stand on the side of the trail to let other hikers pass by. And then be thanked for being a gentleman!

Climb a hill.

Look at a beautiful waterfall.

Put our fingers and toes in the cold water.

Hold hands.

Yawn.

  Point to the trees.

 Look at the sky.

Enjoy just being together, doing whatever...

Get excited to go home and share all about what we saw on our Grand Adventures.

Life is always good when taken one little step at a time... I am thankful for the gentle reminder of how sweet THIS moment is and every other little moment that follows.

Takin' it Slow,

-Cheryl