A Boat, A Tractor & A Waterhose

My kids had a blast today! It's amazing how your children remind you that true pleasure comes from the simple things in life. We took a ride in Paw-Paw's boat, and to Madelynn she couldn't have been happier if she were on a 50 ft yacht. In fact she prefers Paw-Paw's aluminum boat because when he goes fast, she can spread her arms out against the wind and she says that "she is flying". It was Zach's first time on the boat and the rhythm of the water put him right to sleep.

Madelynn came home and ate lunch and then followed suit with a 2 hour nap. Zach woke up and got to ride with Paw-Paw on the tractor. Riding on the tractor with Paw-Paw is a BIG treat in our family and is still Madelynn's favorite past time. The afternoon ended with drinking from(which lead to playing with) the waterhose.

Moments like these may fade from their memory because they are so small but they are the treasures that I will cherish for a lifetime. I awe at how blessed my kids truly are, and wonder how any kid passes through his or her childhood without a boat, a tractor or a waterhose.