‘A child can teach an adult three things: To be happy for no reason, to always be curious and to fight tirelessly for something?- Paulo Coelho.
I often say to people that if they ever wanted to experience the good, the unique and the magic, they need to see the world through the eyes of a child. In my case, my 9 year old boys.
I experience it every so often, the recent one during a school run.

Already running late for pickup on a day when my littlest had the Athletics carnival in the morning (something he does not enjoy and I couldn?t attend), I knew I was in for trouble. As I approached the turning circle, which is the pickup point, I could see him sitting by himself looking a bit sad. Normally he would be the one to jump and wave and blow kisses at the sight of my car.
?How was your day"? I started with the usual, knowing what was about to come.
?Bad!? is all I got. His brother was busy munching on the muffins I had given them.
?What happened"?
?I came 42nd  in the race!? he blurted out.
?How many ran" I inquired.
?56!?
?Well, that?s not too bad? I remarked trying my best to cheer him up.
?It is bad. Because I eat too much sushi, my tummy plops out and I can?t run fast. Timmy told me.?
?Well, that can?t be true. And no one is perfect.? I went on, finding it hilarious and not knowing how to respond.
?Timmy is! He is fit and strong and I am not!?
?You are strong and amazing. You can?t be perfect all the time. And you...