I brought the kids out to the playground today. We go to the playgrounds as often as we can, because the kids love to run free and there are endless things that captivate them outdoors. A worm, butterflies, a snail, or that insignificant tree branch lying at the side of the road - all the seemingly mundane things to me suddenly fills with magic through the eyes of my children.
It was tree branches today. Long, with side branches and leaves at the tail-end, little dude announced that it was a broom and decided to clean up the walkway. The baby joined him. We spent more than half an hour under a shady area, the kids just wooshing and swishing the branches on the floor and giggling. People passed by, sometimes we get weird looks (goodness knows why) but the kids were happy and oblivious to what else was going around.
A couple of butterflies decided to fly a little closer to the children. This got them ooh-ing and ahh-ing and gushing "Maaa Maaa!!! Loook! butterflies!" Then I saw the baby dance and tilt her head from side to side while looking at the butterflies. It's comforting to know that the children derive happiness by being in touch with nature.
They got quite grubby after an hour, so I brought them home for a bath followed by lunch and nap. Right after his nap, little dude exclaimed, "Ma ma! I had such a good day today!".
Me too. In fact, I think I'm having a fantastic day.
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