As school has kicked into full-swing here on campus, it seems that time has flown.
Add to the flurry a couple of days under the weather, and I can’t believe it’s been two weeks
since I posted. It’s easy this time of year to get caught up in the activity
but it’s important to take time to enjoy the little moments!
We are having gorgeous weather here in the Northwest as summer begins to wind down.
Tonight was one of those evenings that was absolutely beautiful for a walk.
It was a special walk because our sweet granddaughter is sleeping over at our house.
Our walk started as a “cycle bike” ride.
After a loop on the “cycle bike” Nora decided we needed to keep walking to the fountain,
her favorite place. So we took off on foot through our little woods which is really just a few evergreen trees left standing between campus buildings.
The best part of walking with a toddler is that you aren’t going anywhere very quickly!
We stop to clean rocks out of the crocs, and we find sticks to walk with and throw, and we chase squirrels as she calls “Come ‘ere skirrl! You’re my friend!”
We stop to watch the bubbles in the fountain.
Sometimes a girl just needs to stop. How many two-year-olds do you know that tell you “I just need
a moment”? Or decide a short “nap” on the sidewalk is needed.
That little rest must have been what she needed because she definitely got a second wind.
After swinging between Grandpa and Grandma and kicking her crocs way out in front of her,
she decided she didn’t want to wear them anymore. After a few more swings,
she decided she needed to jump. Amazing how toddlers can jump without ever leaving the ground!
And of course the best way to finish a walk is with a juice bar!
As we enjoy the last few days of summer,
take time to enjoy the little moments walking with a child or
hand-in-hand with the love of your life.
Don’t get so busy with back to school, fall cleaning, or pre-holiday planning
that you don’t take time with the special people in your life.
Enjoying this season with my heart for home and family!
