Life's What You Make It

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift. That's why its called "the present".

Kristopher Washington posted this saying in a comment he made on the last post on this blog a couple of days ago.  I don't know where you are writing from Kristopher, but thank you for reminding us all to live for the moment.

Sometimes, when everything around seems to be out of control, and often perhaps not the way we would choose them to be, it can be a challenge to remember that life remains what we choose to make it. At least once you get past the age of about three.

At 20 months old, Minttu doesn't seem to have this problem at all. She takes life for what it is. Laughs when she is happy, screams when she is angry and dances when the mood takes her.  Which is often.

Made me think that perhaps she's got the right idea, and its us adults who twist everything round the wrong way and forget to appreciate the moment.  So bearing all this in mind, if you have no plans for this evening, put on a pink bib, stuff your face with spaghetti and have a good laugh. Or at least put some music on and dance. As Kristopher said, the present is a gift. Let's remember not to throw it away.