I was in the laundrette, about twenty years ago, usual uneventful Saturday attending to necessary chores. The day would have passed unremembered but for a small boy of about four. I didn’t have children at the time, had no idea how to speak to them. The boy mumbled something. I didn’t really hear so ignored him. He mumbled it again. This time I am obliged to reply.
“What did you say, sweetheart?”
More clearly: “I’m a little boy, aren’t I”?
A fact clearly only just discovered! That little boy made everyone smile on a dull Saturday afternoon.
Out of the mouths of babes.
I was on a flight with a four year old who had not flown before. She was very excited as the plane took off and as we went higher and through the clouds she stood up and yelled “I’VE JUST SEEN HEAVEN!”
This is so great. I love it when children start to discover themselves. They come out with some brilliant comments. Thank you SO much for joining the 100WCGU. Hope to see you again!
Hello, and thanks for the comment! I’ve only just discovered your challenge and hope to put something in every week if I can. I really enjoyed writing this one.
I wonder if it was those big whirling machines that made him feel little…lovely scene. Robin
It brings a little glow and never fails to make me smile every time I think about it! Thanks so much for your comment.
Its lovely things like these that ground us in a life full of chaos!