Happy, Alive & Full of Bold Spirit

Happy, Alive & Full of Bold Spirit

Do you ever notice how children get excited over the smallest of things? What we as adults often take for granted, children embrace with ecstatic joy.

Yesterday my sister and I took our weekly trip to Trader Joe’s. My 7-year old niece, Mila, had two specific requests: pickles and pigs in a blanket. As soon as we pulled up in the driveway, my 3 littles all came running out the door in excitement. This is pretty much how it goes every time I leave and come back. They are wildly excited to see me (or anyone for that matter). As soon as Mila saw the jar of pickles, she screamed with excitement and hugged my sister for buying them. “They’re my favorite! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!”

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My Southwest Airlines Companion

My Southwest Airlines Companion

At the end of 2016, I achieved the coveted Companion Pass level with Southwest Airlines which entitles me to designate one person to fly with me for free. I (of course) had many offers and proposals from friends as to why I should pick them. Unfortunately for them, they don’t live near me, so logistically it wasn’t in their favor. Being a single, wandering aunt my choices were limited. So, I went with the logical choice – my 4-year old niece, Mila. I lost some friends and family over this choice, yet it was ideal at the time. Okay so that didn’t really happen…but there was a little envy. 

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Wait for it, Wait for it...I'm No Different

Wait for it, Wait for it...I'm No Different

This obsession and repetitive behavior with watching the same thing over and over again got me thinking. What is it about these movies (Moana, Frozen, etc) that draws children (and adults...you know you like it too) in and hooks them?

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