This week, we had to go to Lexington for Noah's allergy shots after school. It had been a long day for me already and we still had to get back to deliver food to some families, Greg had a meeting and I had a bible study. Not to mention getting homework done, picking out clothes for the next day of school, fixing backpacks and dinner.
BUT - it was a beautiful day. The temperature felt nice and the sun was shining. On the way into Lexington, Blake pointed out a park and saw the playground from the road. It was one we'd never been to before. He asked if we could stop there on our way home. Initially, I thought, "No way"! We simply don't have time.
But the more I thought about it, I decided we would.
Once we got back in the car after shots, I started driving. When I pulled into the park entrance, the boys questioned what I was doing. I said I had thought about it and we had a few minutes to play. They were all excited! When we got back to the playground, there were only 3 other kids there.
Jake enjoyed the swings
Noah tried it out too.
Andy was busy running, climbing, sliding and being silly.
We only stayed about 30 minutes, but it was worth messing up my "schedule" that afternoon to see them play! Sometimes we just need a break to run in the sunshine. Sometimes I need a break to just breathe and enjoy my kids regardless of what we have planned. It was definitely a good decision to stop and PLAY!
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