like magic

i read somewhere that when a baby learns how to pass an object from one hand to the other, it is so fascinating to them, almost on the level of a magic trick.  i've noticed momo starting to do this over the last couple weeks, and, even to me, an adult observer, it is kind of like magic.  a baby that only a couple months ago could barely hold an object in his hand, can now deftly pass it to the other hand, without dropping it.  it's really amazing.

he's also discovered his hands in a new way over the last couple of days.  he's been watching intently while slowly moving his fingers and opening and closing his hands.  it's really a sight to see!

it makes me think of having faith like a child, not because momo is exhibiting any sort of faith, but he is looking at the world with wonder.  it's actually rather refreshing.  what would my life look like if i didn't take ordinary things for granted?  to really smell the coffee, taste my foods, see the sunshine through the trees, feel the warmth of my husband's embrace... as if for the first time.  what if the days were not mundane and the same-old-same-old striving for the weekend?

each day might be a little more magical.  and it might just start to transform this old heart into thankfulness.

love,
mrs kingery