Children are cool humans

Today was yet another reminder of how much I like spending time with kids.  We may not speak the same language or exchange words at all, but funny faces can go quite a ways!  I still can't imagine having a child of my own right now (and I feel it's odd that so many mothers tell me I'm lucky to be without for the time being), but I feel some of the fear of parenthood melting away as time goes on.

I spent the morning with a client and her 3yo daughter- she was gorgeous... sporting a two-toned pink sweater and soft, brown curls in the Barnes & Noble Starbucks where we had our meeting.  We had light conversation and I supplied her with drawing materials while her mother sorted out an issue over the phone.  Nice.

Later, I was surprised by the presence of a 4yo at my sister's crocheting party.  (sidenote: I realize Casey is only 24, but she is an old soul!)  She invited neighbors and friends from church and work to teach them crochet basics and to help with more complicated patterns for the advanced ladies.  :)  It made me so happy to see how pleased Casey was with her party... I must admit, it was quite the success.

Anyways, I was doing my best to help out Casey's friends with the basics when Monsoui came in with her mother.  She stole my heart right away.  I felt like she probably would be quite bored without a playmate, so I stepped in and we had a ball!  We discussed what sort of character was depicted in her shiny red shoes, we spied on people's feet from underneath the couch and we talked about how delicious broccoli is.  Kids are awesome.