Fun at the Park

This afternoon I took the kids to a local park that has a little creek with a cemented path through it that you can drive through. I can remember the days before the cement when it was just a rocky creek bed, but I guess that just shows that I'm getting old. Anyway, we got out and walked down to the water and I let the kids take off their shoes and wade in. They had so much fun; there were rocks on one side of the crossing where they could climb and sit; two year old Andrew was so proud that he could climb up there "by me self". Three year old Chloe was busy chasing little fish through the shallow water, giggling and smiling with long golden curls bouncing. Of course it wasn't long before wet feet and ankles was just not enough for them, so Drew began squatting and wetting more of his leg; before long his shorts were soaked; then there was this "accidental" fall that completed his soaking. When Chloe saw soaking wet Drew, she began splashing in the water and seeing how quickly she could get wet. Since both were wet (and a little dirty) I took them by the hands and we ventured into the creek. The water was so cold; they giggled and squealed with delight. I waded with them up to Drew's chest and then I made them get back on the pavement. It was a really fun afternoon. It was so nice being outside; the creek was surrounded by wooded hills, with the sounds of birds and squirrels, light filtering through the trees reflecting and dancing on the water and then the tranquil sound of water gurgling. Very nice; we just might have to do that again next week.