Yesterday, when we were walking through the farm, we enjoyed our stay so much. I told the children that we were there for the goats and that we would do other things after we were done watching the goats. It worked out wonderfully!
While we were studying them, I noticed a few families that came by. The children would so be soaking in every bit of what they could. They were having fun getting to know these wonderful creatures! After just a couple of minutes, not even enough time to appreciate the animals, mom would start saying, "Come on honey, we need to go. Let's get going. Come on, let's go see everything else. Let's go!" I know I used to be this way too, but when one learns how to appreciate nature and then hears this, it makes one want to turn around and say, "Now, hang on a minute! Your child just got here and wants to have a nice conversation with a new friend! Why don't you come over here and find out how amazing these creatures are! Give your child a chance to at least say hello and watch it for a few minutes!" But I must keep my mouth shut. It is a pity that children are so often rushed on to the next activity.
That is one aspect of Miss Mason's methods that I have come to appreciate so much. It has really made me slow down and soak in all that God has blessed me with.
Slowing down and soaking it all in. Childhood is so temporary and it seems most of society is in a rush for it to end. It's good to see you taking your time with the kids and allowing them the opportunity to experience childhood and not rush off to the next activity.
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