Seeing through the eyes of a 2-year-old
It's amazing seeing things through the eyes of a 2-year-old.
As a child, you see the world as a fun place filled with mystery and magic. There are numerous things to learn about and dozens of places to explore.
Your only responsibilities include exploring, playing, listening to your parents and having fun with friends.
Countless hours are spent pretending they are pirates, cowboys, doctors, astronauts and more, and they don't even think twice about it.
But the magic that is childhood fades as you get older, gain more responsibilities and grow up.
As an adult, I find that I've gotten cynical about the world around me, lost the magic that was once in my life and feel that my daily responsibilities have left me worn down, stomping on the flowers instead of stopping to smell them.
But over the past two years, as Logan has grown into a very active and inquisitive toddler, I've learned that the things I have skimmed over or find to be a burden are slowly coming alive again through him.
It's amazing seeing things through the eyes of a 2-year-old.
A ladybug is now not merely a bug that I swat away, but rather it is a fun toy that can be chased for minutes.
A screwdriver isn't just for tightening screws now. It can be a microphone, magic wand or an obstacle for a toy car to jump over.
Bubbles - or bubbers as Logan calls them - are (still) the best thing since sliced bread, and popping them gives you the giggles and hiccups.
Apparently, our dog Bailey must wear my husband's shoes when they aren't on Bob's feet - and surprisingly, Bailey is OK with it.
It's amazing seeing things through the eyes of a 2-year-old.
Bath time is more than a daily routine. It's now an underwater adventure, filled with squirty toys, floating books and plenty of bubbles.
Nap time is again enjoyable, crashing for a few hours during the daytime so you can recharge your batteries.
Meal time is not about eating anymore. It's about playing with the food you have on your plate instead of eating it and throwing it at the dog while singing the ABCs.
It's amazing seeing things through the eyes of a 2-year-old.
Songs are meant to have their words changed because putting your family on the bus, doing things like bouncing basketballs, blowing bubbles and building sand crabs are way cooler than the old-school version of "The Wheels on the Bus."
Paw Patrol, or Pada in Loganese, is actually one of the few cool cartoons that I can stand that can be watched over and over and over and over and over again without me wanting to pull out my hair.
It truly is amazing seeing things that adults see as boring through the eyes of a 2-year-old.
