Dandelions in the park

 I just had to share this sweet short story from our trip to California that will forever warm my heart. 

We stayed at a beautiful hotel in Pasadena. The hotel had a wonderful courtyard which was a magical place for Delilah to run, play and discover. We arrived to an area of the courtyard with steps and a fountain. There was a darling blond, long curly haired 3 yr old boy playing there as his mom & dad sat on the steps and looked on. Patrick & I also sat on the steps to look on as Delilah played. Delilah and the little boy immediately locked eyes. The little boy ran into the grass where he gathered a bouquet of dandelions. He ran up to Delilah with all the confidence in the world and introduced himself as he gave her the bouquet of flowers and asked her to join him and play. She excepted his generous gift and offer to play and she gave him the sweetest smile/flirty smirk as she reached out for the flowers. Then she looked over to us for our approval with so much love in her eyes. 

They played together throughout the courtyard and gardens for 40 minuets of complete bliss. They discovered secret spots and played make believe as their imaginations ran wild. I cried, smiled and laughed the entire time watching then together. My heart was so full. When their play time came to an end I was sad to see them part. I daydream that they will be reunited again someday in their adult life. 

I hope that Delilah will always remember how sweetly this boy treated her and never except anything less.