“What do you want for Easter?” JDaniel’s Nana asked him when we were visiting her right before Easter
“I want a bubble machine!” JDaniel replied.
“I am going to give your mom the money for it and you can shop for one when you get home,” Nana answered. My mother-in-law doesn’t drive anymore so, she tends to get her grandchildren’s moms to shop for her.
A few days later we went to the bubble maker section at Target. Yes, they have a bubble maker section. It is filled with bubble guns, wands, along with machines.
I placed all of the options out on a low shelf for JDaniel to look over. There were eight different options. That was probably too many to look through. The decision took a while.
Finally, he decided on a bubble laser gun. The gun required batteries so I guess it counted as a bubble machine.
JDaniel was so excited that he couldn’t wait to hold it in his arms. He held it all the way home in its packaging.
When we got home we unpackaged the laser gun and began a search for the right size batteries. We found one in the spot we keep batteries and had to “borrow” one from an unused toy.
Once the laser gun was loaded and ready to go, we took it outside for a test drive. It produced a plethora of the most beautiful bubbles. They had hues of yellow, red, and blue that you could see as the bubbles floated around the yard.
There was a small dilemma for JDaniel. Do you put down your bubble gun before you run after the bubbles or just carry it with you?
Some of the bubbles quickly floated to the ground and popped. Others drifted across the yard and seemed to disappear in mid-air. Some of the bubbles floated up into the air and seemed to float on forever.
JDaniel decided that those bubbles were going to God. “God must need to see bubbles today!” he announced.
Later when the little boy next door came out he and JDaniel had the best time taking turns chasing bubbles and running the bubble laser gun.
When some of the bubbles started floating up again, JDaniel told him about how God needed to see bubbles today. The boy next door told JDaniel that the bubbles were just popping as they floated up in the air due to pressure.
JDaniel didn’t buy his explanation and continued to announce to the bubbles floating up into the sky, “You are heading to Heaven!”
Guess what little science experts from next door started doing after a short time? He started making the same announcement.
I loved sitting on the driveway manning the bubble tray filled with bubble liquid hearing two little boys shouting, “You are heading to Heaven!” to bunches of bubbles as they ran all over the yard.
It was a truly special afternoon! I bet God loved hearing their words and seeing the beautiful bubbles too.
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That is sooo precious! What a sweety pie. We are BIG fans of bubble guns here too!
I can so see your little girl chasing bubbles!
I can just imagine it! What fun.
Bubbles really are fun!
owe this was wonderful. your boy is too sweet and very smart! i did not know target has a whole bubble section. my 3yo son is having trouble using the old fashion wand types. i’ll definitely have to look for something machine-like! followed you from your comment on the SITS post. so glad i did!
I think your son would love this toy. There is no blowing necessary!
I’m smiling from all the way over here.
That is a beautiful afternoon.
Bubble guns? Guess what my Auggie will be getting in his end of school fun basket.
I bet he will love his. JDaniel plays with his everyday!
Now I want to pop some bubbles! Wear is my bubble gun? 🙂
I hope you found it and had a blast chasing bubbles!
Love the story and the innocence behind it.
It truly is a wonderful picture of innocence!
brilliant post, thanks JDaniel
I am so glad you like it.
you know you are an awesome mom, right?!
I have my moments, but thank you!
The way you described the story, make me feel like everything is happening in front of me…..very innocence and loving….
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
How sweet! Our kids lost a 6 year old friend and always write her name in sidewalk chalk for her to see. I am going to tell them to send her bubbles. Love that!
Chalk is a wonderful way to send messages!
Yes I am sure God was smiling down on that moment. How wonderful
I think the words like this from His children really make him smile.
so sweet love his comment about heaven and what a fun bubble machine
I totally agree!
So sweet! I just got my littlest grandson a toy that looks like a leaf blower, but it blows bubbles. He is nuts about it!
Wow! A leaf blower bubble machine sounds wonderful!
I just love reading your stories. How touching and they now have bubble machines? We use to put dish soap in a jar back in the day. OMG – I’m starting to feel old!
I played with bubbles the same way you did!
There’s nothing like playing with bubbles to make you feel young. I played with some bubbles and little kids on Sunday. So sweet!
It sounds like you had a great time!
This is such a sweet, sweet post!!!
Thank you so much!
Awwww, that’s so sweet! I love this image. Bubbles are magical and it’s lovely to witness children in these moments of wonder.
It truly was a moment of wonder!
That is so sweet that he is sending the bubbles up to God.
I know! He says the sweetest things!
My Son sends his Grandfather bubbles in heaven, and balloons, and occasionally he sees a “rocket ship” and it certain that is where it is going. Through the eyes of a Child, right? Love this post. Thanks for sharing 🙂
They do have wonderful eyes!
Target, eh? I want a bubble machine! I’m glad JDaniel enjoys his.
I see one in your future!
How fun! I love those bubbles.
These really are beautiful!
I love that he was sending those bubbles heavenward!
I think it was a wonderful idea!
Oh sweet it is that JDaniel thought of God as he enjoyed the bubble. I’m sure God loves to hear that too!
I think so too.
You, Mama, have one sweet boy! It’s hard not to be happy when there are bubbles in the air!
Bubbles truly are a happy creation!
I’m a grandma whose grandkids have NOT asked for a bubble machine, so I loved reading this! Next time I visit Target, I’m going to investigate the “bubble section” to see what I’m missing. 🙂
Looks like JDaniel had a wonderful time sending bubbles to heaven. I love his outlook.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog…it was fun to visit yours.
You will have to let me know which machine you decide on.
Such a beautiful post!
Thank you! That means a lot!
I can imagine all the angels chasing bubbles too:) What a sweet post this week…
I hadn’t thought about the angels. I bet they would love them too.
What a special post! I really enjoyed reading it. Enjoy your day.
Jen
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great weekend!
All kids love bubbles, and even my cats, lol ! I bought bubbles in a tube with a ring to blow through and it made the most beautiful bubbles for my little grandson. I would never buy a gun for a child, even if it’s only a toy. I also would have the parents on my back, lol !
I didn’t think I would buy a guy either. It is actually the only gun he has. There are wonderful bubble machines that aren’t guns. I bet your grands will love those.
What a lovely story. I keep imagining how they go to heaven.
I love thinking about it too.
That is a lovely posting thank uyo for sharing
Thank you for stopping by!
How sweet – love the image that they were going to Heaven!
Just got ours some bubble machines, but we haven’t tried them yet. I bet it will be hard to decide how to chase them, with bubble blower or not, like you said.
It will be fun for you to see how they handle chasing and creating bubbles.
What a wonderful story.
=)
It was one of those perfect afternoons!
This is so wonderful! Such a cheerful, simple, innocent activity – bubbles are always a hit. And I love their announcement that the bubbles were going to heaven!! 🙂
Bubbles and kids are a perfect match aren’t they.
What an awesome bubble machine! I’m glad you guys had such a great afternoon. Sounds like a blast!
It really is cool!
I love kids! I love this story!
It is such fun to see the world through their eyes!
My friend,
Yes, GREAT story!! Wish I had a bubble machine as a boy (smile).
It is not to late to get one!
That is just the sweetest thing!! What a precious heart he has!
He has moments that can drive me crazy, but at moments like this I can see God working on his heart.
Out of the mouth of babes come such sweet thoughts and words! I’m glad JDaniel4 had such a fun afternoon with his bubble machine. It made me smile to read about it! 🙂
Watching it made me smile too.
It’s a pleasure I still enjoy to this day. A wonderful gift grandma bought him!~Ames
It truly was. He plays with it everyday!
aww, what a sweet post! You know I love Bubbles and now I will always think of this post and where those bubbles are going! Have a great weekend, Nan
love love this story 🙂
I am so glad you enjoyed it.
So cute- I’m 42, and I could probably use a bubble maker! LOL My puppy would love it- and I could use her as the excuse as to why I was running around the yard making bubbles hehe
You so need to get one!
This is so adorable! Isn’t it amazing how much joy a child an get from something so simple. I cherish these days so very much x
They truly are special!
What a Wonderful little inspiration he is…
He has such a heart of gold, just like his Mother!
Thanks for linking to the letter W.
A+
I need one of those.
Have a great WW!
POSH