My youngest is “spunky” (as described by her teachers) and we are finding our rhythm after the holiday season. We do laundry, but usually make up songs as we go. We drop off and pick up boys, but make time for playing “I spy” or spot a rainbow in the sky and pull over just to marvel at the beauty. Today she insisted on wearing her rainbow fake ponytail and riding her scooter-always in front of me. If I stood at her side she would remind me she was the leader. We went through an empty playground, chased pigeons, and then eventually made our way to the beach. We took off our shoes, dug our toes in the sand and let it fall through our finger tips. I notice she makes me smile more and I find myself answering random questions all day long.