Recently, they boys and I were learning about stars and the solar system. That night, I put them to bed and went outside to help Shaun fix some things on the car. I immediately saw the sky, went "Wow!" and went back inside to get the kids up. The sky was so clear, and the stars were very visible. Now, for Washington, that's a big deal in the winter. I'm learning that many winter nights are cloudy and not a star to be seen.
The boys were still awake as I opened their door and said 'Come outside. I have a surprise.' Well, nothing makes little kids move faster than hearing the word 'surprise'. They raced to get on jackets and shoes. It was so funny. I brought them out to the driveway and told them to look up. They both looked up and were amazed. Not that we haven't seen stars before in Vegas, but there is a pink hazy light coming from the strip that sometimes blocks out the clearness of a starry night. This night was particulary perfect for our day of learning. It was at that moment that I thought, "Man, a telescope would be really cool right now."
The boys loved it, but then Kevin said to me "Mom, I'm cold. I want to go back to bed." I laughed and helped them both back, thinking of nights when they will be up later than 8.
Sometimes, I get so busy in my little world that I forget to stop and look at the stars, and remember this world that God created for us. Looking at the stars, I am amazed at His creations, how tiny I am, but always rememberd as His daughter. I love starry nights.
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