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Monday 19 March 2018

Delighted

Do you remember the delight you felt when you accomplished something for the first time? Being around my grandchildren has given me a window to the oft forgotten sensation. Our youngest grandchild, Owen, is a study in delight and we, his family, are the lucky spectators.


Owen, at nine months put together the complicated process of crawling. He can see something and move towards it now. First he rocked back and forth on hands and knees.





Then he’d plop down on his belly. Up again. Rock. Down. 





Some time later he lifted a knee, moved it forward and co-ordinated it with his hands. One tiny motion forward and plop! Down he went! He was determined though as he lifted himself up again, his expression and voice showed it. He tried again. Success! 




Look at that face! As my mother would say, “He’s some delighted with himself!” He was indeed. 


Somewhere along the way, many of us lose our delight in the wonder of the ordinary. It is subsumed by our busy lives. But every now and then, a young child will remind us to appreciate and be delighted at the wonder of it all.


45 comments:

Debbie said...

he's not the only one enjoying these very special moments!! what a cutie, i don't have any yet!!!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh every time Marie! Grandchildren are a constant delight every step of the way. I think it's the triumphant look on their sweet faces each time they achieve something new. Your wee Owen is adorable ☺

William Kendall said...

Adorable!

Danielle L Zecher said...

He definitely does look delighted. And adorable.

Celia said...

Such a sweetie and so amazing. Children make us see the world all fresh and new again.

Joanne Noragon said...

What a guy. And, it seems to be...the truck!

Anonymous said...

So sweet.

Elephant's Child said...

Love that determination. And the joy. And yes, there is an excellent reminder here for me. Thank you - and him.

Bill said...

He's so adorable.

Tabor said...

These are brief and magical moments.

Shammickite said...

We need to keep delight in our every day lives. I try to.... and Owen definitely feels delight, you can see it all over his cute face.

Down by the sea said...

That's wonderful and a message that it is easy to forget! Sarah x

Anonymous said...

I love your "In my dreams" picture! I read that if we would have continued the learning process of a baby/toddler/child we'd all be geniuses! These young ones certainly are working hard at learning! Andrea

The Happy Whisk said...

GREAT JOB, OWEN!!!!!!

Rhodesia said...

Bet you have lots of fun with him. Having no children of my own something I have never experienced. Take care Diane

Anvilcloud said...

Ho great to have recorded this.

Marie Smith said...

We enjoy every minute, Debbie.

Marie Smith said...

Discovery and conquest for children are wonderful to share, PDP.

Marie Smith said...

True, William.

Marie Smith said...

He is thrilled with himself, Danielle.

Marie Smith said...

They sure do, Celia.

Marie Smith said...

No matter what we put in front of him, he is drawn to the vehicles, Joanne.

DJan said...

I well remember watching my little ones learn to crawl, then walk. Not having any grandchildren, though, means that I get to watch with my grand niece as she learns. It's definitely, as you say, delightful. Thank you for sharing Owen with me. :-)

Barbara said...

Look at those checks. There is nothing like a baby to bring delight into your life.

Marie Smith said...

Thanks, Mildred!

Marie Smith said...

You’re welcome, EC.

Marie Smith said...

True, Bill.

Marie Smith said...

So true, Tabor!

Marie Smith said...

Delight is a special gift, Shammi.

Marie Smith said...

It is, Sarah.

Marie Smith said...

They sure are, Andrea!

Marie Smith said...

I second that, HW.

Marie Smith said...

Owen is a treasure, Diane.

Marie Smith said...

It is, AC.

Marie Smith said...

You are welcome, Jan. We can learn so much from little children.

Marie Smith said...

He and his sisters fill our lives with joy, Barbara.

Lowcarb team member said...

So lovely to see ...

I enjoyed my children's stages in life and now I'm enjoying seeing the grand-children's too.
Special times and precious memories.

Big smiles too of course!

All the best Jan

jenny_o said...

Well done on capturing the big moment! You're right, we need to look at things with fresh eyes and recapture that feeling of delight more often than we do.

Jenn said...

Good job little guy! My little nephew, does the 'army' crawl, sometimes he will crawl the usual way too. Walking soon enough!!

Marie Smith said...

These are precious times and memories, Jan.

Marie Smith said...

I was lucky to capture this precious time, Jenny.

Marie Smith said...

Life changes once they’re walking, that’s for sure, Jenn.

Mage said...

That magic smile says it all. :)

Marie Smith said...

It does indeed, Mage.

The Happy Whisk said...

❤️