This week, I've been coming in to work at 7am, instead of 8am, because of some transitions at work. By happy coincidence, this early start resulted in me watching two hot air balloons lifting off near my office this morning.
It's been years since I've seen a hot air balloon. Ten years ago, when I lived in Ottawa, it was a daily occurrence, and so the thrill and magic of seeing one drifting along was lost.
This morning, I couldn't stop staring at it and wishing Shae was there with me. Having a child gives a mom a fresh view of the world - and sometimes it can make the world appear to be a place for your kid to trip or poke herself in a multitude of ways...
But sometimes it reminds you of how amazing the things are that the people of the world can do, for no other reason than because someone dreamed it, and then realized a dream into beautiful, physical reality.
Mandy - this is such a great post because it's SO true. I like reading about the world from your point of view too.
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