August 30, 2001

• We had a really good day today.  We went to the Library, and to the MCd's playland.  My kids were angels.  With only one very small altercation.  And that right at the end.  I was so proud of them.

  
  

  This afternoon we went outside and the kids played.  And instead of burying my head in a book, or folding laundry at the picnic table I watched them play, really watched them.  And learned some things. 

  
  

  When is the last time you tried something new?  Kaylin did today...she knows those pedals are for something...but she just can't figure out how to get it and she gets so frustrated does she quit?  Nope, just keeps pushing and pushing.  Soon she'll have it...and ack my baby will be all gone.

  
  

  

  
  

  And then there's the dare devil in us all.  How long has it been since you've done something that makes your heart race?  I can't remember doing something dare devil in soooo long, and I miss it.  This is Zeria skateboarding down the hill.

  
  

  

  
  

  And then their's the plodder in all of us.  We get there slow and sure.  Boring....but it works.  LOL

  
  

  

  
  

  And how about the last time I used my imagination?  Here we have the great might butterfly hunters.  Yep butterfly hunters.  Don't ask me why you chase butterflys with sticks, you just do.  And man it looked like fun.  I wanted to run too.  So did Kaylin...she was gigglin' and trottin' tryin' to keep up with them. 

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  And you know what when your a kid.  You can wear anything, and nobody cares.  You don't care.  As long as your having fun.  Please take careful note of my sons boots.  The good thing is there both black.  The bad thing?  One is a snow boot, the other is his "Motor bike boots"   OOPS.  Can you tell he dressed himself....and they go sooooooo well with his shorts   The funniest thing is when I took the picture he said..."mom, I'm up here."  he didn't approve of pictures of feet!

  
  

  

  
  

  So now we move to exploration.  My kids have discovered a magical place.  It the worlds greatest place to play.  Under my deck.  Dirt, a hidey hole....what more could be better?  I remember playing under the deck...it was AWESOME.  And I remember when I found out I was too big to fit under there how sad I was.   What is your magical place?  And how long has it been since you've looked for a new one?  I'd forgotten what it feels like to crawl on my belly, and explore.  Today I reminded myself.

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

  I realize the deck pictures aren't great.  But hey its dark under there   Can you see the seriousness of their "play"

  
  

  And then one last lesson.  You don't have to have the perfect weather conditions to play with your toys.  No snow?  I can still pretend I'm sledding.  NO sun, dream of swimming.  Use your imagination.  Play, love, get excited, do something risky.  And in Rainee's words.  May you have the best of days!

  
  

  

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