Connecting with Your Children: “Smell the Roses, ALL of Them!”

Today I went for a little walk with my 12mo. old in the back pack and my soon to be 4 yr. old son.  He suddenly stopped at my neighbors yard which is full of roses.  He said to me, “Stop and smell the roses”.  I said, “ok” and proceeded to smell one of them.  He said, “No, Momma ALL of them!”  At that moment I realized the importance of really enjoying the moment.  I laughed, and joined in smelling ALL of the roses.  I felt so connected to him, and light hearted.   I thought to myself, “my son is wise beyond his years.” 🙂