Saturday, March 20, 2010

Lessons from the backyard

We've been really enjoying the Spring weather and playing a lot in the backyard.  The trampoline that Grama and Pa bought us is a big hit. I love that they climb in and out by themselves now. But there are so many things in our backyard that I miss that our little people think are the coolest things. So, here are the lessons I've learned from seeing our backyard through their eyes:
  1. Snails don't die when picked up, thrown down and "pet" numerous times.
  2. There are lots of birds that love the top of our trees--including blue birds. 
  3. Sticks are everywhere and great for sword fighting in Neverland.
  4. Even if you jump really high, the planes are too far away.
  5. Ladybugs are a rare but special prize. Especially if they land on your shirt.
  6. A simple raised plant-bed (stone wall thing) suddenly becomes train tracks to great destinations.
  7. It's not really fun until you crash your rocket rider off the deck. 

2 comments:

  1. "Even if you jump really high, the planes are too far away." SUCH a cute mental image-- the trips trying their hardest to touch the planes!

    ALMOST as cute of a mental image as the 3 of them walking down the aisle today, or tearing up the dance floor :)

    Have a wonderful week, Kyra!!

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  2. love the lessons you are learning in your backyard. we learning similar ones. you are a great mom!

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