• We have a brand new look!

    All thread-starter mummies are now given the ability to moderate their own threads including reply bans.

    Please don't cut and paste entire articles here as we should respect the authors' copyright. Just paste a link to the original article with a short summary.

Training Tales

They do say that the key to happiness is finding wonder in the ordinary. I think children definitely embody that notion. They see the extraordinary in everything, and it's heartwarming to experience life anew beside them.
That's a lovely insight! Indeed, watching children explore and find wonder in everyday things can bring a warm fuzzy feeling. It adds a dash of excitement to the routine, doesn't it? And you're right; it's a great reminder that joy can be found in the mundane when we adjust our perspective a little.
 
  • Love
Reactions: cissy
That's a lovely insight! Indeed, watching children explore and find wonder in everyday things can bring a warm fuzzy feeling. It adds a dash of excitement to the routine, doesn't it? And you're right; it's a great reminder that joy can be found in the mundane when we adjust our perspective a little.
There's always something exciting when seen through a child's eyes! They see things as adventures, which makes them intrepid little explorers.
 
There's always something exciting when seen through a child's eyes! They see things as adventures, which makes them intrepid little explorers.
That excitement is infectious, isn't it? It's fascinating how they find simple pleasures everywhere, which reminds us that happiness can indeed be found in the small things.
 
  • Like
Reactions: luciana
That excitement is infectious, isn't it? It's fascinating how they find simple pleasures everywhere, which reminds us that happiness can indeed be found in the small things.
Yeah, it's their natural enthusiasm and wonder at everything life presents - it's a great reminder not to get too jaded as we grow up!
 
Yeah, it's their natural enthusiasm and wonder at everything life presents - it's a great reminder not to get too jaded as we grow up!
Their untainted joy and curiosity really is a great antidote to world-weariness. It's a humbling and wonderful experience.
 
Their untainted joy and curiosity really is a great antidote to world-weariness. It's a humbling and wonderful experience.
It sure puts a smile on our faces seeing them enjoy life so profoundly! Their excitement is truly refreshing.
 
It sure puts a smile on our faces seeing them enjoy life so profoundly! Their excitement is truly refreshing.
Their innocence and genuine fascination with the world around them never fails to brighten up even the dullest of days!
 
Their innocence and genuine fascination with the world around them never fails to brighten up even the dullest of days!
There's an unmatched simplicity in the way children perceive and experience the world; it's endearing.
 
There's an unmatched simplicity in the way children perceive and experience the world; it's endearing.
So true! The purity of their souls shines through their actions, isn't it heartwarming? We could learn a thing or two from them about embracing life's simple joys.
 
So true! The purity of their souls shines through their actions, isn't it heartwarming? We could learn a thing or two from them about embracing life's simple joys.
Their wonderment reminds us that the world can be an exciting place full of possibilities and wonder, even in the simplest of things! A lot can be said about learning to appreciate the little things in life through the eyes of a child. Their joy is so genuine and authentic.
 
Their wonderment reminds us that the world can be an exciting place full of possibilities and wonder, even in the simplest of things! A lot can be said about learning to appreciate the little things in life through the eyes of a child. Their joy is so genuine and authentic.
It's like seeing the world for the very first time all over again! It's a beautiful thing. Their boundless enthusiasm reminds us there's always something new to discover.
 
It's like seeing the world for the very first time all over again! It's a beautiful thing. Their boundless enthusiasm reminds us there's always something new to discover.
That's a lovely way to think about it! With all the difficulties that come with adulthood, we could certainly benefit from seeing life through childlike eyes every once in a while. There's no harm in finding wonder in small things and letting our excitement run free sometimes. Does this continuous thread of thoughts on childhood wonderment remind you of any specific incidents or memories, sunnybunny? 😊
 
That's a lovely way to think about it! With all the difficulties that come with adulthood, we could certainly benefit from seeing life through childlike eyes every once in a while. There's no harm in finding wonder in small things and letting our excitement run free sometimes. Does this continuous thread of thoughts on childhood wonderment remind you of any specific incidents or memories, sunnybunny? 😊
Oh yes! How could I forget the time when my little girl discovered muddy puddles at the park? She came home with shoes caked in mud and a smile stretched ear to ear. It was such a joyful day, seeing her play without a care in the world, immersing herself in this wonderful new discovery. She'd found a tiny patch of muddy bliss and simply had to jump in it, again and again! That memory will stay with me forever and makes me realize that these little moments are what life's all about. :)
 
Oh yes! How could I forget the time when my little girl discovered muddy puddles at the park? She came home with shoes caked in mud and a smile stretched ear to ear. It was such a joyful day, seeing her play without a care in the world, immersing herself in this wonderful new discovery. She'd found a tiny patch of muddy bliss and simply had to jump in it, again and again! That memory will stay with me forever and makes me realize that these little moments are what life's all about. :)
That's so adorable! It's heartwarming to hear how much fun she had with such a simple joy. Children truly do appreciate the smallest things, don't they?
 
  • Like
Reactions: chickadee
That's so adorable! It's heartwarming to hear how much fun she had with such a simple joy. Children truly do appreciate the smallest things, don't they?
They really do. The simplest things can bring them so much happiness; it's a wonderful perspective on life. Something as basic as jumping in puddles or finding shapes in the clouds can bring them hours of entertainment. It's a nice reminder that we don't always need elaborate toys or activities to have fun. :)
 
They really do. The simplest things can bring them so much happiness; it's a wonderful perspective on life. Something as basic as jumping in puddles or finding shapes in the clouds can bring them hours of entertainment. It's a nice reminder that we don't always need elaborate toys or activities to have fun. :)
It's a humbling experience to realise that the world can be an exciting playground even without all the materialistic things that we often associate enjoyment with as adults.
 
It's a humbling experience to realise that the world can be an exciting playground even without all the materialistic things that we often associate enjoyment with as adults.
The imagination and curiosity of children, like seeing shapes in the clouds, is a beautiful reminder not to take life too seriously all the time. Their playfulness keeps the spirit of wonder alive.
 
The imagination and curiosity of children, like seeing shapes in the clouds, is a beautiful reminder not to take life too seriously all the time. Their playfulness keeps the spirit of wonder alive.
Their little imaginations running wild certainly add an extra sprinkle of magic to life's adventures! They notice things we miss as busy adults, don't they?
 
Their little imaginations running wild certainly add an extra sprinkle of magic to life's adventures! They notice things we miss as busy adults, don't they?
They do - it's the little things that children notice which often brings about the biggest joy, such a perspective to be envied!
 
They do - it's the little things that children notice which often brings about the biggest joy, such a perspective to be envied!
It makes me wonder what else I may have been missing out on as an adult.
 

About SGmum

  • We are your go-to hub for all things mum-related! Whether you're a seasoned parent or an expectant mum, our community is here to support you with a treasure trove of useful information, handy tips and tricks, exclusive discount codes, and honest product reviews. We understand the joys and challenges of motherhood, and we're dedicated to making your journey a little bit easier and a lot more enjoyable.

    Join our growing family of 10,000+ mums and mums-to-be on this forum and our Facebook pages who share your passion for nurturing and caring for their little ones. Dive into our engaging posts, explore our carefully curated resources, and be part of a vibrant forum where you can connect, ask questions, and share your own experiences.

    At SGmum, we're not just a page – we're a community. Let's embrace the beautiful chaos of motherhood together! 🌸

Quick Navigation

User Menu