Today’s memory is from my little Emma Grace. Since I’ve previously posted about something cute that Jessica said, I thought it appropriate to post about something Emma Grace said, too.
It was her first trip to the beach, June 2007. She was four years old. It was one of those trips where she repeatedly asked, “Are we there yet?”. You know what I’m talking about, right?
We have a DVD player in our van, but do you think she watched it? NO! It was LONG trip, as she loves to talk (just like her Mama!).
Since she had never been to the beach before, I was sure she didn’t really know what to expect. She had just seen our excitement and was happy to be on a trip. A new adventure…..one that included her bathing suit, her Dora arm floaties, sunglasses, and beach toys. If it included those things, then it must be p-r-e-t-t-y fun!
Once we checked into our room, she and Jessica immediately ran to the glass sliding door. (This was not Jessica’s first trip to the beach, but I think she was too young to remember our previous trips very well, so it was kind of like a first for her again, too).
They both were in awe. There was a lot of “Wow!”, “Cool!”, “Look at that!”
I was aware of what was going on at the door, but I was busy trying to get some groceries unpacked and cold things in the refrigerator when Emma Grace ran up to me. Her eyes were as wide as saucers, bursting with excitement, she said,
“Mommy, there are clouds wolling on the lake!”
I wasn’t sure what she meant.
“What?”
Same thing, but with much more emphasis, like “Duh, Mom!” She said again,
“There are clouds wolling on the lake!”
It took me a minute, and then it dawned on me. She had never seen the ocean before. She saw the waves as clouds and the ocean as a lake. Hence, "the clouds rolling on the lake".
I scooped her up, laughing and loving her SO much, and explained what she was really seeing.
That was the only time she has been to the beach, but she is not letting us forget that we are going back this summer!
Here are some pictures from that trip for you to enjoy!
Love,
Tonya
so cute!
ReplyDeleteAww, if we could all see life through the eyes of a child - how wonderful it would be!
ReplyDeleteOh, that just warmed my heart. The things are little ones say are just so precious. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with TrulyBillEve - if we could only all see life through the eyes of a child.
Love the huge smiles in the photos!
ReplyDeleteKids are great! Once my daughter Lynnette asked me what it was like when I lived in the "black and white days, before there was color in the world?" I guess she couldn't figure out why my childhood pictures were black and white! And she concluded that everything was black and white back then. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI loved the "clouds wolling on the lake!" That is a good one.
Keep writing all of these down,...cuz believe me if ya don't you will forget lots of things!
Keep enjoying those sweet kids! Great post, cute pictures.
Linda
That is just precious! If we could only see more things through the eyes of a child, the world would be such a much better place! I love how their little minds work!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of her and her daddy, hand in hand. Beautiful!
I came here from Lynette's blog just to let you know that I am praying for you. Your girls are beautiful, and so is your precious Glory Baby. ♥
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