I like the fact that I keep getting neighbors with kids! It is like getting a free pass to play and be silly.
Big puddles are amazing to kids.
Mud is even more intriguing.
I went over to visit my ex-neighbors in their new house about 20 some miles away.
Mom locked the door of the house and then realized she didn't have the key.
So we went hiking as planned.
I was introduced to the huge quarry that was on their land.
And of course, tree climbing.
We made a fort in a nice sunny spot while we were waiting for someone to show up with a key to get in the house.
All the spare gloves I had in my trunk ended up wet and muddy.
The views from the ridge where they live were astounding. Blue skies, fluffy clouds, sun shine, melting snow...and lots of fresh air.
I had two days of hiking with children. It is amazing how fun it is to see the world through their eyes.
And of course, I had to bring a camera!
I love having little rascals around!
Especially when we can find exciting treasures!
When I was 'the mom' of kids we didn't have internet, phones were still in houses on walls, and...
we even had a two seater outhouse.
But that wasn't because it was a century ago.
It was in the 80's.
Kids on the farm used imagination to have fun.
They were not staring at a large flat screen, or plugged into a device.
They also rarely got bored when they could invent cool and fun games.
Sometimes the 'whole' neighborhood would get together and then it was time for even more fun.
What has happened these days?
We have to let them explore their boundaries and themselves.
Not get 'connected' with the internet and let TV rule their lives.
They need fresh air and sunshine...and yes, mud too.
Let kids be kids and have adventures.
If they don't live in the country, let them play supervised at a playground...take time to invest in their well being and future.
Let them experience life.
Let them be kids.
I wrote this after talking with someone about how they 'can't get their kids' to do anything. All they want to do is mess with their phones and text...or play games on an Xbox.
Wow.
Really?
