Today we took the big walk down to the playground, and Momma didn't even make you ride in your stroller! You got to ride on my shoulders part of the way, and walk about a block clutching Momma's finger and giggling at the way the wind gusted and blew your hood back off of your head.
When we finally got to the park, you immediately set about collecting every yellow leaf on the ground. You'd pick one up, inspect it, then spot another one and compare it against the one you had. You'd put the best leaf in the cat shaped pocket of your purple hoodie, and set out to find another prettier yellow leaf. Once your pockets were full you started handing them to Momma, which she held for you.
Finally you chose the slide as the first thing you wanted to get on- you toddled up to it, and started trying to climb up. You went down the big slide all by yourself! Your delighted face the minute right before you let go of the rails is something Momma will always remember. That excited anticipation of the fun to come was just too much! Finally you'd 'whooosh' slide to the bottom and then clap (yay!) because you were such a big girl for doing it by yourself!
After you were done with the slide, you told me 'Go Momma', so I put you down and followed you to the swings. You loved the swings, as usual, and squealed with glee every time I played 'Get your foot'. You wanted to go higher and higher, and would furiously pedal your legs while you were swinging- trying to run, or maybe to fly?
Finally you got tired of the swings, and spent the rest of the time toddling around the park. You sat on the ground and with absolute fascination, crumbled the brown leaves making little piles in your lap. Momma never ever minds watching and waiting for you to discover things. Spending a little time in your world is the closest to a zen-like state I ever get, your fascination and interest in every little thing around you reminds me to value all the little things.
Finally it was time to go home- so you held tight to my finger and walked about half a block before you got too tired. So Momma picked you up, you wrapped your arms around my neck and laid your cheek against mine and hummed to yourself while we walked home. Now you're sound asleep in my lap, snuggled up warm and sleepy, all worn out from playing and full of milk. Today has been a lovely everyday kind of day, and I'll always keep it close to my heart.
1 comment:
awww that is so so sweet Tara!! She is just darling! I can't wait to have my own day and hope she or he is just as fascinated by the world around her or him.
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