Babysitting

I know this sounds completely absurd, but I never realized how much of a blessing it was to have the ability to babysit baby Layna. One of my dearest friend's little girl, the time I spent with her today really made me feel God's presence. Minus some dirty diaper action and some fussiness, the ability to hear her laugh was a true blessing. Sometimes I forget how easy it is to see God's simplicity in a child. Layna's concerns are nothing compared to my adult ones. She simply lives life one moment at a time, not concerned about tomorrow. Spending time with her allows me the freedom to stop worrying about the future and just live peacefully in the present! Not to mention I get to eat kid food, like grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit roll-ups. I never gave God the proper thanks for giving me moments to just stop focusing on my adult problems and be part of a child's world for a while. I truly appreciated God for the time I got to spend with Layna today and her world of snacks, naps and mickey mouse; simple joys.

I find that this challenge is forcing me to look for blessings. To truly look at things in my life in a different light. Not merely as a babysitting gig, but reflecting on how such an opportunity is a blessing. Sometimes it is easy for me to get consumed in what I don't like about things. Today it was refreshing to look at my time spent with little Layna as a gift from God. I have to say the way a child loves you is truly the most perfect and truest form of love in this world. It's innocent and unconditional.

So I thank God for my babysitting adventure today! I had time for some snacking, napping and carefree distractions away from the stress in my life.

Have you ever felt the blessing that is babysitting? Or am I completely crazy? What blessings did God give you today?