Clouds

Koen and I were driving home today. The sky was deep blue with huge, puffy cumulus clouds scattered about, the kind that are so white they are nearly blinding to the eye. He thoughtfully gazed out the window at them for a time. Then he said, "Mommy?

(Me) "Yes, Koen?"

(Koen) "Maybe some day I can hold a cloud for a minute."

Smiling at the sweetness of his idea, I replied, "Don't they look soft and puffy? Like big pillows!"

He said, "Yes! And maybe I'll get one with an airplane in it!"

Pure sincerity. I live for these simple conversations with him. They remind me to take notice of the little things, the beautiful sights, that are right in front of us all the time, yet hardly noticed. I'm reminded to "be-here-now", in the present moment. Thank you, Koen.