Friendly

Taking children on a walk is a great way to get to know your neighbors, as they call out to everyone they meet. Tonight after our short walk in which we made it down the street past about 3 houses before Kav gave up on his trike, we were hanging out in the front yard. An old friend from college who happens to live nearby rode by on her bike. Kaylin and Kavan greeted her as if she was their old friend. Most of the talking took place between Kaylin and Sarah. Kaylin took great interest in her life, asking all about her dad, her brothers, her bike tires, her church (which happens to be ours) and her house color. I don't remember introducing them but Kavan called her name every time he addressed her and said "Bye Sarah!" about ten times as she rode out the driveway.

What would the world be like if we were all this friendly? How would it change if we were all this interested in other people? I'm thankful I have my children to remind me of these important life skills.