February Picnic

Literally growing up in his sister's shadow

We were given a beautiful spring day here in the middle of February, so I wanted to get to the park at some point and enjoy the sunshine. However, Kate and Malachi were busy eating and playing and drawing, and then Kate wanted to put on a 'show' before we left, so Malachi and I grudgingly participated in story time, tinker-toy lollipops, train track building, play-doh ice cream and present wrapping. By this time it was almost lunch time, and after lunch is Malachi's nap, so I knew we were running out of time. I lured the kids out the door with the promise of a picnic, and off we went!

We strolled along, Kate sitting in the sit-and-stand stroller, and Malachi walking along nicely while holding onto the side. When we got to the park, I put a blanket down on the sunny grass and passed out lunch containers--crackers, cheese, and green peppers, along with water bottles. That seemed to satisfy everyone; Malachi sat and munched quietly, while Kate hopped around, only finishing her lunch when she noticed her brother get a granola bar for dessert. But then a fly or two joined us and, since Kate is not fond of flies, it was time to play a bit on the playground before heading home for naptime. This is the day that the Lord has made!