Today was the perfect end to holidays. The morning started with cousins who had slept over. Then they had a play at their cousins house.
After that we went to a National Park. Our friends from Church were there. We had a quick lunch and then into the water to kayak. All of us had a turn. It is so peaceful in a kayak where you can feel part of nature as the current carries you. The cliffs so high above you.
The lovely boys from Church are an energetic pair of twins who love to catch all sorts of creatures. They had a bucket full of them. My kids joined in while they were trying to catch crabs. The 2 older ones got pretty cosy grabbing at the crabs. J got a couple of nips from his angry captives. C joined in too but kept bringing me little fists full of mud. He would say "Look I found some mud". We were surrounded by mud that had dozens of crab holes and now little-hand-grabbing holes. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them as they played so freely just enjoying what was right in front of them.
We came home for a swim. The kids play so well together in the pool coming up with all sorts of games. Deep, deep, deep is one name they came up with. Not all games got named but all produced squeals and laughter.
Then after a rest and dinner I watered the garden as they frolicked in the spray. The joy that was written on their faces almost made me jealous. Kids can get enjoyment out of the simplest things. Which is something I want them to remember and to cherish as long as they can. Which is the whole purpose of Summer holidays.
