On Thursday, we drove home after a long day at work and school. Bit frustrated with traffic and the general "me, myself and I" attitude on the roads. On top of that, our 3 year old decided to losen her seatbelt. Great, in peaktime traffic with no way to stop safely.

And that's when she leaned out of the window and started waving at passersby, pedestrians and even a police officer: "bye everyone! Hi everyone!"

Everyone who was addressed at the top of her lungs, looked startled, looked again and smiled and waved back. One guy who was talking on the phone and looked very sad, had the biggest smile ever.

Luckily her sister (9) was able to strap ms Independent back in and we came home safely with the little lady still shouting greetings at everyone. Ms "I am almost 10 years old and too cool to care" hid in her seat and smiled at her sister. Thought she had a screw loose but "we still love her, right?".

I am very proud of our sensitive little girl: she saw the sour mood everyone was in and decided to brighten their day.

May you also be greeted at the top of someone's voice to brighten your day!

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