Toddling...

   The Owlet and I took a little walk out into the pasture today. She loves to be outside, and her joy is contagious. 

The goats ran to greet us, and the Owlet giggled with glee, petting them happily. They seemed glad to see her, too. 

We strolled around, and the goats all joined us. I plopped the Owlet up on top of a big pile of hay. She enjoyed the lofty perch and throwing handfuls of dry grass into the breeze. After a long time, she slid all the way down to the bottom and was so pleased with herself. 

She stopped to pick some flowers in her chubby fists on the way back. "Mama!" she said, and we brought the bounty back to be proudly presented. 

To see the world through a toddler's eyes is a blessing beyond compare.