Wonder Boy

Today's theme at i Heart faces is called 'Innocent Wonder.' The moment I read the theme, I knew I had to dig up this old photo.



This is my little prince at the tender age of two. I see this photo and my heart just turns to a puddle of mush. This stage of his life was quite the roller coaster to observe. Words were hard to come by. And frustration often ruled the day. But at the same time, you could just SEE all of the gears turning in his mind. Each day he learned something new, he had a fresh experience, he turned another corner.

When I think back on this time, I don't dwell on the lack of sleep. I don't linger on the learning curve of communication. What always comes to mind is the exploration, the discoveries, and the pure, unadulterated, ever-present wonder.

Thank you Wonder Boy. Thank you for all that you keep in my heart, my mind, my memories and for keeping Wonder an integral part of our lives yesterday, today, and every day that is yet to come.

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