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"Late last night Myles went on & on about how he had to be"

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Child: Myles and His Twin Day Revelation

 

Late last night, my five-year-old son Myles was bursting with excitement. He couldn’t stop talking about Twin Day at school and how he just had to be twins with a boy in his class because, according to him, they looked exactly the same—same eyes, same hair. Myles was absolutely convinced that they were identical in every way. His enthusiasm was infectious, and despite the late hour, I found myself caught up in his excitement.

The Late-Night Walmart Run

After the kids went to bed, I knew I had to make his vision a reality. So, I headed to Walmart at 9 PM to find matching outfits for Myles and his "twin." As I roamed the aisles, I couldn’t help but smile, thinking about how determined and innocent Myles was. I found two identical sets of clothes: blue t-shirts with a fun dinosaur print and khaki shorts. Perfect for Twin Day.

The Heartwarming Photo

This morning, I dressed Myles in his new outfit and packed the second set for his classmate. He was so excited and could barely wait to get to school. His teacher had promised to take a photo of them together, and I was eager to see how it turned out.

Around midday, my phone buzzed with a message from Myles’s teacher. She had sent the picture. I opened it and my heart melted. There stood Myles and his friend, side by side, beaming with joy. It was immediately clear that they were, in fact, very different. Myles, with his light brown hair and fair skin, and his friend, a boy with dark curly hair and deep brown skin. Despite these obvious differences, Myles didn’t see it that way. In his eyes, they were identical.

The Innocence of Childhood

Children have a remarkable way of seeing the world. They are not yet burdened by the biases and preconceptions that often cloud adult perspectives. To Myles, the superficial differences meant nothing. What he saw were the similarities that truly mattered to him: their shared laughter, the fun they had together, and their mutual affection.

A Lesson for Us All

Wouldn’t the world be such a better place if we could all view it through the eyes of a couple of five-year-olds? Myles’s perspective reminds us of the innocence and purity of childhood. It’s a powerful reminder that beneath the surface, we all share common human experiences and emotions. We all laugh, love, and feel joy.

In a world often divided by differences, Myles’s simple belief in his identical twin serves as a poignant lesson. It highlights the importance of focusing on what unites us rather than what sets us apart. His unfiltered view of the world is something we could all learn from.

Reflecting on the Experience

Reflecting on this experience, I am profoundly grateful for the reminder that children provide us with daily. Their ability to see past differences and embrace each other with open hearts is something we should all strive to emulate. It’s these small moments that often teach us the biggest lessons about kindness, acceptance, and unity.

Conclusion

Twin Day may have been just a fun event at school, but it turned into a beautiful lesson in human connection and empathy. Myles’s insistence that he and his friend were twins, despite their visible differences, is a testament to the innocence and purity of a child’s heart. Let’s strive to see the world more like Myles, with eyes that look beyond the surface to the shared humanity in us all. Imagine the kindness, understanding, and harmony we could achieve if we all viewed the world through the eyes of a couple of five-year-olds.

 

Credit: Ann Marie A. Swift