July 15, 2014
My Instead: I visited a
new park (Bicentennial Park) in Belleville with my grandkids and took a nature
hike.
It was Tuesday, my turn
to have two of my grandkids for the day! I drove to their house with my peanut
butter cake dessert I made the night before. All three kids were asleep. My
doorbell ringing finally woke up big brother Isaac. Abbey and Andy’s slumber
was not so easily disturbed.
About a half hour
after my arrival, everyone in the house finally woke up and energy was out in
full force. We filled some bellies, including the birds’ outside on the deck
railing. They love to watch the birds having their breakfast! Jammies were
exchanged for play clothes and we were off to the “tree park” (that’s what Abbey
named it after we left the park).
The day’s weather
was like a best friend…warm and inviting, but not too warm. The small plaza
greeted us with some climbing adventures, swings, and a tunnel. We tried them
all out. As soon as we had all these man-made features conquered, we took to
the nature trail. Most parks are just playgrounds, but this one offered a
sprinkle of nature in which we spiritedly doused ourselves. We found water puddles
to stir, paths to navigate, and flowers to pick and examine. But, most of all,
we found us! Sharing with these two little people is such a blessing. I know
how fast a childhood can vanish into thin air, so being a part of these
precious and inquisitive moments is a privilege that exceeds all other moments.
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