Saturday morning Anderson woke to streamers, balloons, and an impending surprise party. While he excitedly guessed who was coming and what kind of cake, Thiele and I did the adult thing. We ran like chickens with our heads cut off, scrambling to finish everything by 11am and to hide the never ending mess (next year an afternoon party). As the friends arrived one by one the house became increasingly boisterous! We hadn't hosted a large group of Anderson's friends before only Alyvia's. The difference was noticed immediately and even now there is a ringing in my ears. From the chanting of "pizza...pizza...pizza" to the bean bag fights and tumbling towers, life (and noise) was everywhere. The wild hearts of so many boys pushing the limits without fear and without regard for gravity. I was so impressed by their sense of adventure and the creativity of their young minds. It awoke a desire for adventure in my own soul.
After the party we did what every respectful mom and dad should. We left all the mess and climbed into bed to watch Star Wars (on a 13" TV/VCR combo). It was a rite of passage for the older kids and for me a nostalgic ride down memory lane. For Anderson it was the perfect continuation of an already memorable day.
Kids teach so much more than they are taught. Their wild sense of adventure, ability to create in an instant and vocalize the things they love are beautiful to encounter. Hearts so full of life and able to decipher things of value. Another milestone achieved in our household, the first all boy kindergarten party, and a reminder to be purposeful in the adventure we're living day in and day out. Don't take the little things for granted because more times than not the little things sustain your soul and give life to continue in the moment.
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