Through a child's eyes

I really had a great laugh at the directness and innocence of children today but let's first mention how I got to see this, shall we? :)







It all started on the day before Christmas... not not like your usual snowy, white, red and eggnog filled adventures you see on the television, but rather a really nice outing meeting someone via someone who are just really priceless and awesome, to give some presents too.

A Little Christmas Spirit

It is true that many people, as they grow older lose the "Christmas spirit", but that is because of the hype and rush that is so unpleasant. Over time it just turns into the hype of buying for the sake of buying... It isn't really nice and I can understand the growing of the Grinch inside people, however... the sake of giving is what sparks the spirit again. Really taking your time and investing it into finding something worthwhile for someone. Even if it is making something from scratch, something unique, to show your appreciation or congratulating someone for their kindness and good base of spirit.





But let's get back to those kiddies!

Not the actual baby!

Nothing can beat the directness and unfiltered honesty of children.
While I was sitting with my friend and her two "adopted" children (not to worry, it's only her two nieces :P) she noticed a really cute Chinese baby.
As she pointed it out her nieces took note of it and as the baby came closer to our table he climbed onto a small wall and ninja'd down it sliding slowly down the slope of the wall.
This is also when the nieces started playing around the area and one climbed on the same wall and stood by the pillar. The baby waddled around the pillar to try and find the one niece who was hiding behind it and when he saw her he gave small roars, pretending he was a monster! It was funny though.


But the real honesty came out when the baby left the area, that is when the nieces spoke about how the baby looked different to them, with the eyes and they even tried to mimic it.
As you know, children can be loud at times.... haha
We sat there, embarrassed but laughing at their innocent and honest observations.

Then a Muslim lady walked into the area as well... the comments didn't just stop there. First it was "hey, there is a lady with a blue scarf around her head. Why?" said in Afrikaans. When it was said she shouldn't be making loud observations she assumed the lady didn't understand the Afrikaans language and we said she could. The kid then sat down quietly, knowing she might have upset someone from her verbal notice.




Kids can get away with comments because they are kids. They won't learn until they did wrong, but just like humans experience life, you can learn from your mistakes.
I, on the other hand, have a whole head full of comments, observations, childlike ideas and stating the obvious or asking questions I should have asked looong ago, but I must keep them all in my head to be able to keep my head on my shoulders. I won't be able to get away with what I "can" say, but sometimes a little brain fart manages to escape.... It can be funny at times.


If more people can approach things with a child's mind, asking questions, learning anew and be excited about the small things, I think, coupled with a mature sense of life, the Christmas spirit of giving can come back again.
Even if you don't celebrate Christmas religiously, it is still nice to indulge and spoil someone a little.

Giving is good for your soul

The kiddies had a wonderful time, as they giggled for a while before they passed out (on a mall bench that is!) and I also had a very wonderful time.
The person responsible for the outing might read this and I'd like to thank you for the amazing time!

A little Christmas Spirit

(note to self: at least nothing embarrassing happened like my Pineapple Juice story......)