the speed of light

that's how fast it changes .... "it" being my life.

One moment I am enjoying coffee with my neighbor in her house, relaxing, and chatting ... the next, BAM! School bus is emptying, children filing off, hitting the ground RUNNING to go - somewhere - in the neighborhood to burn off the steam they have been trapping all day long in school. He bounds in to the neighbor's house, and asks about homework, then "can we stay, can we play? C'mon guys, let's do this, let's do that ... let's ......"

They play, they run, they argue, they compete, they challenge one another, they laugh, they burn off the steam .... oh, how they burn off the steam!

With the weather here, it's up and down, and cold then warm. Can they play outside - heck yes, bundle up. Now, take off the coats, too hot ..... but keep playing! The challenge is to find that balance of burning the steam, versus hyperactivity. The boys in the neighborhood far outnumber the girls ..... the energy is electric.

Especially after school.

BAM! They are lightning speed in and out, all over, up and down ... go, go, go!

Hugh ..... I'm tired watching.

The girls. They giggle, and they play, and they care for the babies, and the dolls, and the kitties, and the doggies. The energy is warm and gentle ... and peaceful. It's speedy, but at a speed within the city limits. It's fun, and silly, and sometimes loud, but always a pace that seems ...well, a pace that we can all keep up with.

So different. They breathe with the rhythm of each other. They love the way the other moves. But it *has* to be their own beat. The beat to the music in their head.

Individual. Trend setter. A whole person. Each one has their own tick tock inside.

Playful, mindful, spiritful, and energyful. Loving, nurturing, competitive, friendly, and fun.

And I love every.single.drop.

:o)