“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures"

After work a few nights ago, I ran in to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I went in with my hurried "get in, get out" mentality because I longed for my sweat pants cozy by the fire. I rushed to get each item on my list and scurried to the check out line. While in line I felt the biggest hug around my waist. Before I even turned around I thought...Aww this poor child is going to be SO embarrassed when I turn around and he/she realizes I am not his mom or teacher. We all know the feeling... at one time or another I am sure we have all grabbed the wrong mother's hand resulting in ultimate humiliation for anyone under 4 feet tall.

When I turned around I was surprised to see a little girl with glasses and a huge smile still hugging me just as tightly looking up at me. I smiled back at her and she simply said "I hug pretty people" and squeezed me again. I smiled at her and told her "I hug pretty people back" she smiled. I told her she made my day...and she did! The world needs more people like this precious little girl...