Archive for September, 2010
We have baby twins named Dakota and Montana. Most of you know this, but in case you just started reading my blog, now you’re up to date.
Dakota and Montana are five months old.
They smile, they giggle, they chuckle, they laugh, they kick their legs in excitement and anticipation (before a shower, when they see a toy, when they know it’s time to nurse, when they see Supermom and/or their siblings and/or their Papa), they tell us when something is off, they snuggle, they cuddle, they eat, and they sleep.
And they teach.
They teach all five of us other Wells,’ all day and all night.
They teach us that you don’t have to say ANYTHING to communicate A LOT.
They tell us more in a moment with their eyes and their light than I “tell” in a 60-minute yoga class.
And it’s effortless.
THEY are effortless.
Just their “being” is perfect.
They don’t need to “do” anything.
They just “are,” and it’s quite something to witness.
And, Super-people, these are my fourth and fifth children…the miracle and the learning never lessens—in fact, in my humble opinion and in my experience, it has grown with each child, since I am more relaxed and open and able to see and receive their teachings, and really enjoy them.
To sit back and breathe and take them in.
To see how their 3 siblings continue to run downstairs to see them first thing in the morning, even after 5 months, is awe-inspiring.
And play with them nonstop—until it’s time for the babies’ nap—a joy to behold.
Wise teachers are all around you, Super-people, but are you present enough to know this and take in their teachings?
Madeleine L’Engle
Confucius

