"Mimi...do you see that?

Grandson Rowan and I recently enjoyed a quiet chat on the front porch at his home. He is two years old and has great conversations skills. We had brought toy cars outside and were racing them up and down the railings. "Let's vroom!" He would shout. "Okay. Let's vroom!" I answered. He stood behind a chair and asked me to come stand behind the chair, too. "Welcome to our car show!" He announced. I repeated his words.

Approaching the railing on the side of the porch, Rowan asked if I could climb up. I pretended to lift my foot on the bottom of the rail.
Looking at the sky, Rowan pointed and said, "Mimi...do you see that? That's clouds. That's rain." My heart filled with joy as he began listing things for me to see and hear.
"Mimi, do you hear that? Birds singing. They are in the trees. Mimi, do you see those flowers? Mimi, do you see the bushes and the trees?"

The quiet conversation between Rowan and his Mimi. My heart filled with so much joy that tears moistened my eyes. The innocence of a little boy. The excitement of seeing clouds, listening to birds singing, showing me the flowers. What a blessing to be his Mimi!

I couldn't wait to share with the family about this special time. A conversation I will always remember.

The chat ended with giggles when Rowan looked at the side of the neighbor's home, grinned and pointed to the water spigot. "Mimi, I can't play with the hose."

Trying not to bust out laughing, I understood what he was talking about. Not too long ago, I believe I heard how he liked to point the water hose at his parents and spray them. Or maybe that was my imagination. Either way, he grinned while telling me about not being able to play with the hose.

A special bonding time, lots of giggles and a chance to play "Vroom" with toy cars, pretend to have a car show, listen to birds singing, watch for clouds and rain and best of all, receive hugs from sweet Rowan.

These are simple joys. Times I noted in my journal. Memories I hope to share with Rowan when he is older. I imagine us laughing and sharing more special conversations in the future.

In this time of crisis and stress, I will look for ways to find joy. Sharing time with family is one of the best ways.

Thank you God for giving us ways to find joy.

Can you share some ways you are finding joy? Let us know in the comments.

Blessings and giggles,
Mimi

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