The Wonder of a Slide...

I dropped my wife off at work this evening and took my daugher to the mall nearby to get on over to Waldenbooks to get an old gift certificate out of the way. I bought a new book on digital photography and then the Jadester and I headed to the Information Booth to see about a Zoomer Stroller and a free balloon that she always loves to get when we go to the mall. We also stopped off at the mall's play center and she got her first feel for a slide.

It is a wonder to watch the gears in her head as she tries to get one step close to the top level of the three step slide and it is truly magical. It's funny how many things in life, are very much like the task of "learning the slide."

You learn to take your steps one by one, keep your balance as you ascend the steps one by one. As confidence is collected you're able to stand high atop the highest most peek, ready to begin your quick descent. As you prepare yourself for the plunge, you can feel your heart to race - your face becomes itchy and the hair on the back your neck rises - euphoric anticipation takes over.

Whoooooooooooooosh!

You plummet down the trough of excitement to find yourself back on Earth with the anticipation of the next attempt. Remembering where your next steps can be placed or altered to make your ascent more efficient - faster.

Over and over the jubilation of success and the satisfaction of the congratulatory slide thru giddy and utter joy. You knock back a tear and once again, head for the steps hoping for an even more successful round of experience as it heads your way.

For those that haven't made the steps into parenthood - it is good. :)