Almost Two

An "Almost Two" knows how to breathe! No one teaches them how...they just know. My grandson Jayden is teaching me about breathing. He doesn't know it ...he just does He teaches me to breathe deeper and deeper every time I am with him.Almost Twos just KNOW about breathing. They know about stopping and they understand about looking! They see the world and are fascinated by even the smallest things! They want to know and experience it ALL !!Everything is a wonder for Jay. He has not "seen" it before and doesn't want to miss any of it. He doesn't understand that the sun comes up every day and that the dog will wag her tail again tomorrow...and that we can have honey and crackers again another day. Instead he sees a sunrise and exclaims with great wonder and amazement, "Pretty Nana- PRETTY ! " He laughs with great delight when the dog greets him at the door - he is sure that her greeting is just for him, because he is so very special. He savors his crackers and the peanut butter dripping with honey by licking each finger and cherishing the wonderful stickiness of the moment.When he is happy he is happy all over...he has not yet learned to fake a smile...when he is sad- he is sad all over...he doesn't know what we big people know..... about pretending not to be.Every fiber about this child is real and genuine. He has been created by an incredible God..and deep in his spirit he KNOWS he is special. No one has told him any different. His self image knows no limits... he is unconditionally loved by everyone who knows him. He stops to breathe every moment of every day!!We can learn much from the "Almost Twos" of our world if we choose to - breathe deeply- laugh often and cherish the small things- all of the moments that make today. Experience the sunrise ...watch it happen and unfold in all of its glory! Lick your fingers and savor the moment....look for the stamp of "The Creator" upon your life and those around you.