The Bunster does not stop delighting us. Every parent we chat with says the same thing, that this time, between the ages of 4 and 6, is a lot of fun. They are right. What comes of the Bun’s mouth is often just so funny and sometimes pretty amazing. He is a learning machine. And he has a sense of humour, with a mischievous streak, and he enjoys magic.

This morning he did some kind of a magic trick, where he crossed his legs and his left and right shoes changed positions. He had has us smiling. This little man likes to entertain people and to make us all laugh.

I have enjoyed learning magic for over a decade now. Because of the war in Ukraine and all the trauma I didn’t spend much time learning any new magic during the past few years, but lately I have started again. The Bunster has a lot to do with this. He is starting to understand things more and he is keen to learn how to perform some magic too. And he loves storytelling.

I was reading something a magician wrote a few days ago: When it feels impossible, think like a magician.

Imagine someone asks two people, a magician and a non-magician, to make a lady float.

The non-magician says, “That’s impossible.”

The magician thinks, “What would that look like?” And then creates an illusion where it appears the woman is floating.

The non-magician responds, “But she’s not really floating.”

The magician says: “That was never the point.”

It’s a powerful reminder: while some people stop at “impossible,” creators, magicians, see possibilities. We ask different questions. We build what others don’t expect. We say, “yes, and…”

So if you’re facing a roadblock this week, think like a magician. Be bold. Be inventive. You have a set of skills that others don’t.

There is a lot of wisdom in this text. I am not a magician but I do enjoy the art of magic. It is a very cool hobby, and there are endless avenues to explore. And as the Bunster gets a bit older he is going to be easier to teach some cool magic tricks to. I can see he is very keen.

I hope the Bunster embraces the art of magic as he grows older. The world sure could do with more magic, especially in these darker times. And also, as this magician articulated above, this art form also inspires people to think outside of the box.

The Bunster is a very loved little boy. Marta and I pour everything into him, and we can see how confident and enthusiastic he always is. It makes our souls smile. The Bunster, child and all, has a lot of wisdom to offer us adults too. As this image below captures. This is what makes the Bun man happy. To spend time with mommy and daddy. The Bunster is a magical little man.