The school year was coming to a close. In fact 3 more days and it would be ending! With chalk in hand one of our artistically inclined students drew a picture of a mom and dad cow on the chalkboard. His father worked at the dairy so his drawings were created with some detail.
Udder for mom.
Horns for dad.
It was adorable!! In fact, it was so adorable we decided to put the chalk and eraser away and enjoy his artwork the last three days of school.
At Kiva time we had the boys and girls look at the chalk board. We praised the little boy who had drawn the pictures and we informed everyone that it was so cute we were just going to leave it up for the remaining school year. It was interesting to note that one little boy grinned from ear to ear and told the artist what a good job he had done. It was also interesting to note that about three of our other students were not at all pleased with the entire situation. Their goal was to erase the picture. Which they did succeed in accomplishing even when asked/told not to do so.
I have often thought of this situation. I am reminded of it in my personal interactions with adults. My goal is to be like the little boy who was so excited for his friends accomplishment. That my friends is one of the secrets to personal happiness as taught to me by a four year old.
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