I sit with feet stretched out in front of me, bark chips in my sandals and the sound of playful children in my ears.
It’s been twenty minutes since school got out, and already it’s only my three kids and a few others left on the playground.
When a public park sits right in between your elementary school and the parking lot, you have a prime opportunity for people watching. Five days a week.
Every day I watch as parents gently prod their children past the park, their kids throwing longing looks over their shoulders. (Swings must look exhilarating when you’re five years old and headed for a booster seat in a dark SUV.)
Plenty of parents let their kids burn off some energy before heading on, and some stay long enough for their kids to get immersed in a game of tag while they chat with fellow parents.
That said, not many of them linger past the half-hour mark; they have places to go.
If you—like me—would like to embrace an un-hurried life, today I’m at Let’s Lasso The Moon (an amazing website!) sharing ten benefits I’ve noticed in my own kids from living at the pace we enjoy.
Follow me there in one quick click? As always—Thank you!
I pin ALL of these posts so I can save them for when I start having kids. You should write a book, just saying.
You’re so sweet, Sierra! In my dream world, a publisher or agent would agree with you and come knocking on my door! In reality, though, I should probably start knocking on theirs!! 😉
Have a great weekend, cute girl!
This is a wonderful post. Even as I write about intentional living and slowing down, this is such a refreshing read and a reminder of how far I still have to go to get to the slow and purposeful life I desire. Thank you!
Wanted to say thanks so much for your comment, Lisa. It’s an ongoing process, isn’t it. Have a great end of your week!