Today was beautiful! I started out not knowing exactly how it would go, but the kidlets and I picked up my Sister (Not-normal-great-Aunty-Anna) and drove to a big playground which we hadn't been to before. Being Thursday in the first week back at school meant that we were the only people there for the most part, which was fantastic as it enabled us to do everything at our own pace, slow. It was such a good way to spend a couple of hours. It was a good reminder that not everything needs to be over the top or expensive to be enjoyed. I think I'm going to aim to have a day like this every couple of weeks. It felt like we recharged ourselves a little, even though we are all exhausted.
Looking over the few photos and videos I took while the we were playing has given me a dose of what pure joy is. One of the videos is my assistant on a swing in fits of laughter. I don't think she thought it was funny, but wasn't sure how to express the rush she was feeling moving quickly through the crisp air, happy and free. It was so sweet. I'm hoping that I'll be able to show her the video one day when she's not feeling great and it might lift her spirits.
(My sister took this photo, I think she was getting a bit sleepy by this point). It certainly has lifted mine this evening. I was feeling totally depleted when something I have wanted to buy for years became available locally and it sold before I had a chance to buy it. I was so disappointed. Then I watched this video and instantly felt better. It is one of the best things to see your children happy and enjoying themselves.
My little B-man was standing up holding a pole in the same playground for around 5 minutes, which is big considering he has only just started to stand up, and only really holding onto someone's fingers. The look on his face was pure pride in the fact that he was up on his feet and by himself. It was an expression that he repeated tonight when he repeatedly pulled himself up and sat back down again. Watching these little things happen is more precious than I can really tell you. Hopefully one day you too can experience the joy I did today.
Oh yeah, the photo for today was animal/insect/pet, so I thought this photo of my assistant riding the horse would pass for animal...
I'll be back tomorrow, hopefully with something interesting to post. Night!
Looking over the few photos and videos I took while the we were playing has given me a dose of what pure joy is. One of the videos is my assistant on a swing in fits of laughter. I don't think she thought it was funny, but wasn't sure how to express the rush she was feeling moving quickly through the crisp air, happy and free. It was so sweet. I'm hoping that I'll be able to show her the video one day when she's not feeling great and it might lift her spirits. (My sister took this photo, I think she was getting a bit sleepy by this point). It certainly has lifted mine this evening. I was feeling totally depleted when something I have wanted to buy for years became available locally and it sold before I had a chance to buy it. I was so disappointed. Then I watched this video and instantly felt better. It is one of the best things to see your children happy and enjoying themselves.
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