Child's Play.
11:19:00 am
Hi guys. How are you doing? How’s everything going? I’m
doing okay. Nothing so exciting happening at my end. But I can’t possibly
complain about anything.
Over the past 8 years, God has blessed me with 4 amazing
nieces and a nephew. I like to see them as the younger siblings I never had,
only that they came through my older siblings. Nevertheless, I’m glad I have
some smallies to boss around once in a while.lol.
Being who I am, I love to play a lot as much as I tend to
take things very seriously. When its play time with my babies, I always like to
observe their pattern of behavior. For instance, one person usually assumes the
role of the teacher, while the other(s) play the role of the student(s). Now,
these roles are assumed despite the age differences among them. It doesn’t
matter who’s older or younger, anyone can be the teacher.
Typically, the teacher is the boss of everyone in the
classroom and is always obeyed no matter what.
I observed that the students act accordingly and even when the roles are
switched, the same thing happens. It’s a case of fall for me, I fall for you. Although,
they aren’t really aware of what they’re doing, they just do it. Even when quarrels arise, they’re quickly
resolved in minutes and play time goes on like nothing ever happened.
Now, I related this with adult relationships. Why as adults, it’s difficult to
sustain/maintain relationships. The truth is, nobody wants to be taken for
granted. Nobody is ready to play the role of a fool for a little while. We all
want to assert the fact that we are bosses in our own right and cannot be
trampled upon even if it’ll mean having peace reign.
It’s the same reasons nations go to war. They want to show
that they possess the military strength and resources to prove that they’re the
bosses and cannot be messed with. My mum always tells me something. She
says, “if you want to make a relationship/marriage work, you have to assume
the role of a fool now and then…fall for me, I fall for you na im dey make dog
play sweet…” If you’ve seen dogs playing together then you should understand what that
funny proverb means.
Little wonder Jesus said in Matthew 18:3, “Truly, I tell
you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter
the kingdom of heaven.” Difficult. No? The world has so much evolved to a point
where relationships have become very complicated and one cannot afford the
seemingly little luxury of acting like a child. We have become too “adult” in
our ways and no one is ready to be “childish”.
As I look at my little ones, I feel a little ache in my heart for them because in a few years time, the world and nature will demand that they put their "childish" ways aside and become adults. There will be no more child's play. The older ones will realize that they cannot be the students any longer and have to be the teachers because, well, they're older and 'wiser'.
Let me enjoy this view of them while it lasts.
Have yourselves a fun and restful weekend.
xo, Evita.
evee_evita
12 comments
Love I guess you have a great blessings having nephew a niece are the coolest things on earth and always looking as if I wanna go back to my childhood because we still very innocent and don't know what we are doing take me back alors Loool always enjoying stopping by I've missed that have a great week ahead God bless you
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Yes hun, its one of the coolest things ever. You're not alone on going back sometimes.lol. those were the days. I appreciate your comment. Thanks for stopping by and do enjoy the rest of your week.
DeleteI wish never to grow old sometimes, but I grow old anyways. I have no choice, I don't think anybody has... Their simplicity and humility are the No. 1 virtues we can pick from them. When ever I am around kids I admire that about them and I love every of the moment, even though sometimes they can be a pain in the ass... lols
ReplyDeleteIf only I can be a child again... chai!
Enjoy every moment you have with your little nieces and nephews, because they will not be little forever.
Cheers!
Lol! If wishes were horses... We really don't have a choice. Yes o, they can give someone headache but it's all part of the fun. Indeed, they won't be little forever. Thanks Ugo. I appreciate.
DeleteWhat a great post, and I do agree to a great extent. I believe as we grow older, everything becomes a battle of egos. Acting a 'fool' for peace sake seem like a forbidden act. We all just need to understand the need for balance in our relationships. The decision to be quite or not respond to whatever it might be really isn't a sign of weakness, but it's actually quiet strength. May God help us all.
ReplyDeletePs; I LOVE kids.
Funmi x
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Exactly, it becomes a battle of egos. May God really help us all. I love kids too! Looking forward to having mine in the near future. I enjoyed reading your comment. Thanks for stopping by Funmi.
DeleteIt's amazing how some of life's greatest lessons come from things as simple as these. The words Christ spoke just explains everything, really. Loved reading this
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You know this. Thanks Olaa, I appreciate your comment. 😊
Delete"No one wants to play the fool for a little while". That's actually so so true. This post made a lot of sense!
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Thanks a lot Kachee! Its good to have you here.😃 I appreciate your comment.
DeleteHi Evita,
ReplyDeleteHow've you been?
Indeed, one can learn from the innocence of children, life is much simpler from their seemingly "childish" perspective. :-)
Hi Nedu. I've been very well. Sometimes I wish I could be that "childish" but its difficult.
DeleteI appreciate your comment.☺