Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on the many gifts and blessings that we have been given. To assist the kids with this, I had them call things out they were thankful for and we made a paper chain of our family's blessings. It was an exercise that encouraged them to reflect on what we have and also to think about others who do not have as much. We also made turkeys using leaves, sticks and construction paper. They love crafts!
We had illness hit our household over Thanksgiving weekend and missed our trip to Paducah. The kids were feeling better on Thanksgiving and we decided to get out for some fresh air, given it was seasonably warm. They love running on the trails and chasing Bela. Moss Rock is peaceful and there is a lot to explore and learn.
It was a rather interesting day, in that Silas ran into a girl his age. She was a free spirit and he had so much fun playing with her. She went swimming in a pool of water and Silas' begged to join in. While it was warm, the water was not. He was able to convince me to let him swim, although I knew he wouldn't truly get in. He sat on the edge, while she splashed him. Then they ran through the woods, walked across logs, and climbed rocks. It was a joy to watch.
It was a rather interesting day, in that Silas ran into a girl his age. She was a free spirit and he had so much fun playing with her. She went swimming in a pool of water and Silas' begged to join in. While it was warm, the water was not. He was able to convince me to let him swim, although I knew he wouldn't truly get in. He sat on the edge, while she splashed him. Then they ran through the woods, walked across logs, and climbed rocks. It was a joy to watch.
It was an outside day! They convinced me to move their table on the deck so they could dine outdoors.
