Have you ever just sat and watched a child play, or even several children play at one time. If you have you will catch yourself smiling, or even laughing. They are so innocent at what they do. Studies show that adults are amused about 15 times in a day while kids laugh and estimated 300-400 times. Most of us have seen young children delight and amuse themselves with the most ordinary things.

It is amazing to me that a child had rather play with a big box instead of what was in the box. That is a little imagination at work. Have you ever seen a child's face light up when they play hide and seek. They give a little squeal and then run off laughing. Perhaps we older folk take ourselves too seriously. We need to loosen up and laugh a little. We could take lessons from our kids and grandkids. How many adults would or could use their imagination to cut down on pain.

We can learn a lot from children. Have you watched young children playing in the yard or park? No matter what they are doing you are just about assured of giggles and laughs. It is just amazing to watch the happy little faces when you blow bubbles and they try to catch them. Who could keep from laughing while listening to them giggle and laugh? Then there is the swing set and the slide. This creates more laughter and just listening you would think it was the most fun they had ever had. They can chase a butterfly and laugh dozens of times or they can pretend and laugh even more. By observing children or just being around them adults could learn the art of laughter.

The age old saying "innocence of a child" lets them enjoy being young and carefree sharing their laughter with everyone and anyone who will spend their time with them. Have you ever played "peek-a-boo"? I think I laugh as much as the baby I am playing with. Children are so special and deserve happy times.

Isn't it amazing that we as adults can learn so much just from being around them. We can revert back to our childhood and do all kinds of goo-goo's and make all kinds of funny sounds that will make us all laugh. The next time you are around children take time to notice that it is the small stuff, as well as our attention that can make a child laugh and give us pleasure in return. Have you ever watched a child take a nap and they are smiling or even laughing? It makes you wonder what they are thinking or dreaming about. Don't they look so peaceful?

I know you had to smile to yourself. Children are so loveable (at times) and it is so sweet when you see children sharing affection toward each other; maybe a hug good-bye, blowing kisses, or a simple wave and a smile. In the world we live in today, we are always in such a rush to get home from work, go to the grocery store, get supper cooked, do homework, we need to step back and realize that we need to see where we can get the most pleasure from "the smiling faces of our children".

Author: Jenny Gill is an international author with vast experience in a diverse range of subjects, for more information visit www.humoursyte.com

About The Author

Jenny Gill is an international author with an immense range of knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. Jenny is a mother and a grandmother and devotes a lot of her time supporting the aged in her community.