And so I was speculating that at this point, I probably have read the Foot Book 108 times--a full mala. While it may not be as spiritual a mantra as Om namo bhagavate vasudevaya it is something I can strive to do mindfully and wholeheartedly, rather than grudging starting over again. I can be present to this moment in Jasper's life, which will pass (or so I hope). And off we go again. . .
Front feet. Back feet. Feet feet feet. How many different feet you meet!
Up feet, down feet; here come clown feet!
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It just made my day to read this!
ReplyDeleteOh, how right you are! (and only 108 times? are you sure?) In our house, it's both books and songs. The songs definitely get to be chant-like after a while. Even on the very rare occasions when I try to cheat and redirect him to PBS Kids, he keeps insisting on the books and songs. I know I should be proud of this, but....
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