Water + Bubbles = Fun

What is it about water that is so appealing to children? Take one little boy, fill up a small bucket with water, put some toys in the water and you have a magic formula that entertains for quite a while.

Needless to say, most of the water escapes the bucket (with the little boy's help) and the boy is wearing most of the water. But he is having a "boat load" of fun!

And...bubbles! What is it about bubbles that is so intriguing to children? They can be entertained for a very long time with a bottle of bubbles and a bubble wand. 'Course, they want to try to blow the bubbles themselves as well, although they don't quite have the ability to do so. But it's fun to watch them try and to watch them explore.

Children are a joy to watch, to observe them as they process new discoveries and learn the consequences of choices. Sometimes it's hard to let them go through some of the experiences and trials that we know will hurt them, but we know from our own experience that we have to learn from our mistakes. To learn the results of cause and effect: Pull the cat's tail and he will scratch you. Drive too fast and get a speeding ticket. Eat too much and get a stomach ache.

It's all done to help our children (and grandchildren) become strong in the Lord and to learn right from wrong, good from evil, and to make wise choices.

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace. (Psalm 144:12)