The Hard Way

This is so indicative of children, doing things the hardest way imaginable. Going up the slide rather than umm...sliding down! I have to give it to both of them, even though they were soaking wet and were never actually going to reach the top, they were very persistent. They just laughed each time they slipped and slid to the bottom, only to try it all over again. I was more concerned for Garhett, seeing as how he was the one on the bottom! Maybe there is a lesson to be learned for everyone from tenacious little children. I watch them fight and struggle with everyday, ordinary objects all day and they keep going! My young boys are learning how their worlds work. When something doesn't go quite how they think it should, they don't give up on it, they try again, and again if necessary. From now on when I am doing something that seems totally redundant, I will remember my guys climbing the wrong way on the slide and try harder. Many people forget that even the smallest children can teach the wisest people new things, or new ways of thinking. I guess that is why I have five little people, it took me that many times to realize what they really have to offer!