Do you remember the simplicity of being a kid?
How the simplest moments can bring the most joy? No electronics, no screens, just good 'ole summer fun!
Today I had my nephews for a few hours and we went outside to play. Very quickly, it turned into a water fight, water slide, and basically- all 3 boys soaked head to toe! 😂
While the boys were running around my oldest nephew said "this is the best day of my life!!" Obviously I was happy to hear they were having fun with us, but more so, it made me pause for a moment.
These moments.. the simple moments..
These are the ones that become core memories. These are the ones that you remember when you are older with kids of your own.
Do you remember some of the best summer memories you had as a kid? Was it full of technology or doing something that cost a lot of money? Or was it the simple moments? The one where you were just having fun. Just being a kid?
I think (especially with kids today), this is so easily lost.
It is easy to push off summer days to tablets, TV, and expensive excursions. But some of MY favorite childhood memories don't include any of that.
It was the days spent with my cousins playing in the creek and the woods.
It was climbing trees. It was camping out in our backyard, or camping out as a family in the living room.
The simple things really do make the make the best memories.
-- Katie
Nice post, Katie. I am glad that you had some quality time with the boys.
!CTP
Thanks dad, me too!
!BBH
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These are time well-spent :) It's good that the kids enjoy the outdoors and not hooked on gadgets.
So true!
And this kind of occurrence was something normal, happening more often than not:
My hands, elbows, knees, and whatnot were always bruised or scratched or...but I was living the best days of my life, without knowing it.
Water fights are always great fun, especially in the summer.
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Yes! I have so many scars from being a rough and tumble kid lol but great memories for sure!
Great to see the kids having fun without electronics!
It is so nice!
There's something about water, even the cold shock of it, that seems to bring happiness. I like those shallow fountains they have in public spaces now (there's one behind Kings Cross Station), where the water is only ever an inch or so deep, but the fountains cascade at all different heights and the children have a wonderful time running in and out. They also have old fashioned deckchairs there and I love those!
That sounds like a very fun space!!
😍
Kids & water. The best combo!
It's those precious moments when kids are just being kids and having fun where ever lasting memories are made. I'm glad it's a great memory for you too.
Lovely post. Thank you for sharing!
So true! So fun!
Beautiful post! I happen to love all 3 of these boys more than anything!!! But I may be biased😉
you are-but its ok.. <3