Children

I've always considered becoming a parent the kind of thing I would probably never do.

But, tonight the idea of a child or children in my life is on my mind.

See, yesterday I worked the entire day with children. As a PR rep. for USA, myself and 2 other women were asked to work a face-painting booth at a community event for a non-profit organization.

And, it was wonderful. I was amazed with the children, the best and the worst of them. (And, worst isn't an insult here...) I was impressed with the most outspoken and vivacious boys and girls; I was in awe of the shy and quiet ones.

Their personalities were strong, their creativity sparked by the freedom to interact with adults who were there to give them a bit of magic in the form of a flower or spider-man face.

So, it was fun, talking to the children and asking questions about their schools, teachers, parents, and more. It was fun to make them laugh with a silly question or by showing off a particularly poor artistic attempt. (I can't paint tigers or dragons, but lizards with bright yellow eyes, roses, and a surprisingly passable Spiderman face were definite hits!)

I suppose I should keep in mind that of course it is easy to deal with a child when you are offering something they want in return for nothing. But....their company made me feel alive.

I think I understand now.