if only trees could grow at the speed of my heart.

these kids.

they inspire me.

they make me want to feel the sun on my face,

and breathe the air deep into my lungs.

they make me want to create.

they make me want to smile.

they make me laugh.

they make me cry.

they make me burst from happiness

and frustration

and happiness again.

we're gonna need a tree.

with a rope.

ASAP.

please:)

i wish trees could grow at the speed of my heart.

b/c if they could,

one would miraculously appear in my backyard tomorrow.

complete with a rope.

and a tire swing.

and if we're talking miracles here,

i might as well include a tree house too.

if only trees could grow at the speed of my heart.

"once there was a tree...

and she loved a little boy.

and every day the boy would come

and he would gather her leaves

and make them into crowns 

and play king of the forest.

he would climb up her trunk

and swing from her branches

and eat apples.

and they would play hide-and-go-seek.

and when he was tired,

he would sleep in her shade.

and the boy loved the tree...

very much.

and the tree was happy."

the giving tree

-by shel silverstein-

...

like i said,

we're gonna need a tree...