Matthew 18:3
And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

A few weeks back I picked Sydney up from pre-school (that’s where she goes to play with Tessa, her “bestest bestest friend”) and we went on a date. Now, there’s not much better than having a date with your 5 year-old, but this one turned out to be pretty uncomfortable. Here’s why…

Sydney went ahead to the room where the playground was and I got our food and took it back a few minutes later. When I walked in, I noticed that there was already a mother and daughter there eating. Well, Sydney and I start eating, too, and it wasn’t long until she was ready to go play. Off came the shoes and up the slide she went – the wrong way, of course! Soon, the other girl was playing, too, and it didn’t take long for the two of them to hit it off. They laughed, played, and eventually had a conversation. “My name’s Sydney. What’s yours?” “My daddy’s name is…” “My mommy’s name is…” Of course, the entire time they’re talking, I’m at the table looking at the floor, playing on my cell, reading the Kid’s Meal bag, or anything else I can do to pass the time. Continue reading