Count your Kernels

Week 8
I change my clothes, getting ready for bed, and 20+ corn kernels fall to the ground. If we measured success by corn kernels, I think it is safe to say that today was a successful day at Maizefest. You know what made today such a good day?
The little things.
I gave pony rides all day... walked in small circles over and over. But it was worth it for each adorable smile from a three year old. Not to mention the fall colors and pretty leaves.
I also had maize maintenance duty which consists of walking around in the maze fixing the tape that people rip down while cutting through the corn. Elijah, Chris, and I fixed a lot of tape in the cold and dark maze. It was worth it for each person we scared... all while noticing the abundant stars overhead.
First ones to work, last ones to leave. But it was worth it for the hour we (Emily, Elijah, Chris, and I) spent playing in the corn wagon like children... wrestling, burying people, and dancing. Especially when our boss (Matt) joined in for a bit. All the while realizing how awesome our jobs are.
It is great working hard when it is with people you love.
It really is the little things in life. When you add up all the little things in a day that made you smile, it really counts for something.
In this case, the count is 38 corn kernels on my floor.
Those messy little things...