To Pee or Not To Pee

"When we approach children with the awareness that they are our teachers, we become more present ourselves."

Often I go to www.dailyom.com - a website geared with daily affirmations, spiritual thoughts and helpful advice that helps me start my day on a positive note. Today I began to think about the 'little teacher' in my life. I think about the lesson's he has taught me: patience, letting go of control and finding humor in the moment - even when he pees on both of us during an uncordinated diaper change!

Mostly, I think how I am the student and my classroom is watching my child open himself up to the world, the observations I see through his eyes, and the lessons I learn from his innocent spirit.

A few days ago as I was changing Miles, and in between diapers, he peed all over his face. Had I peed on my face, that would be a deal breaker for the day, but because he has no reason to dwell on the moment-on any given moment for that matter - he looked up and me and gave a big grin. I laughed, he mimicked my laughter, and watched me steadily as I wiped away the dripping pee from his face. Why stress when you have a handy washcloth, a fresh diaper and a great sense of humor?

I am reminded that to enjoy life and it's lessons, I must live in the moment, even if that means enduring the occassional pee.