Today I read Matilda to the kids. The book reminded me again of how much I love Roald Dahl and his characters. I love reading about the twitting and tantalizing details of their lives. And yet, his literature makes it difficult to explain all these things that happen to the kids. Some of the vocabulary is hard to explain with less than 25 words.
The kids find it very funny when I dance. As I have mentioned in blogs past, I dance at most every event but especially meal times. Well, following lunch I had an opportunity to dance around with some of the young ones. I went all out, exaggerating my arms, facial expressions and hips. Giggles and laughter filled the tent where the night’s concert would be held. Thankfully, they mimicked my moves. They coaxed me to do penguin dances and fainting over and over which all received the same amused laughter and cheers. Somehow, words are unnecessary to communicate pure pleasure and jolly dispositions. In fact, I’d rather hear the young giggles versus hearing how they feel in less than 25 words.
I hope I learn to use the appropriate words for the right time. I hope I realize the situation where I should use laughter to express myself. I hope I remember the important things I need to say can be done in less than 25 words: I wish you well. Jesus loves you. Peace and blessings to you. Stay well. I love you, Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents, Friends. 25. whew!
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