Real David H.

older. wiser. slower.

It’s the small things

My life isn’t all about running. Sometimes it seems like it is with how much I blog about it and talk about it in other places. In reality though, there’s so much more to life than running.

This weekend my son and I spent quite a bit of time together as my wife was out of town. We spent a lot of time outside at the park, going to a book sale at the library, drawing with chalk on the road and taking a little hike today in the mountains.

It was the short hike — maybe a mile — in which I realized even more I need to appreciate the small things in life. He’ll be 3 next month and has taught me a lot in life with slowing down and appreciating things.

I wrote earlier this summer about things my son has taught me, and as summer turns to fall I’m learning even more.

 

6 responses to “It’s the small things”

  1. Mary Carter Stallings Avatar

    LOVE that first photo. It truly is an amazing thing to stop and listen to what our children are teaching us along their journey!! Great post!!

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  2. Kaitlin Avatar

    LOVE this post– it is so sweet. Thanks for reminding us all to keep perspective 🙂

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  3. Steena Avatar

    I like the leaf he picked, he has good taste!

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  4. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    another one of my favorites!

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  5. katie Avatar
    katie

    this post makes me happy 🙂 so cute!

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  6. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I saw the face too! So glad it didn't eat you!

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