Well, for my boys, yesterday was definitely about adventure. I took them to Civic League Park - a little park nestled between a local high school and the Concho River where, as a child, I remember picnicking, hanging out with Mom & Dad, and always... ALWAYS feeling a sense of adventure while there! A tiny sliver of water runs (well, used to run) through there on it's way to the actual river, and there are 4 different stone bridges that cross it. There are large trees that make the place feel hidden from the outside world and, somehow, a wee bit magical - especially when you're wee yourself! However, I could still feel a spark of "magic" (albeit nostalgia) tingle inside as I walked behind my two loves... observing them on their adventure...
Caleb loved pointing out things he saw along the way...
I actually made them stop and pose for me, and it's now a picture I will treasure forever!
Caleb making his ascent... Connor remaining cautious...
Caleb: PROUD of his ascent!
Connor choosing to remain in the safety of the trees...
As we were walking back toward the car, I could tell from Caleb's puffed out chest and head held high that he was enjoying and proud of the adventure he had been on. I grabbed his hand, and I asked him, "So... is this a great place for adventures, or what?!" He inhaled deeply, and exhaled with an agreeing, "Yeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh...." We continued to meander toward the coolness of the car - finding the last of the few budding flowers and cracked pecans left behind by scampering squirrels, and... just as we reached our destination, Caleb said, "Mom, thanks for taking us on such a great adventure today! Can we come back and do it again? This is my favorite place!" Connor just echoed his brother's thoughts with, "Thanks, Mom!" And I, filled with both pride and memories of young and old, said, "Of course, we can, Baby. And our adventures will be even greater next time."
3 comments:
it is all an adventure! im glad C&C loved a place that brought you so many good memories as a child!
What a great adventure. This is something those two little boys will remeber forever and will most likely repeat with their own children.
Your little drop of love will create waves of love into the future. What an awesome Momma.
Beautiful pictures. I love the black and white's!!! What great memories!!
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