I met you at school and got the biggest hug ever! After school, we went to Tivoli island. You and Z had a snack of raspberries and we headed across the bridge.
I let you run and choose what path you wanted to go. I tried to keep up for a bit, but I just can’t jog that long.
I traded you M&Ms for any liter you found to try to teach you to not liter and to help pick up other’s mess. You found some socks and paper and Z found a Gatorade bottle.
You started making mud balls and throwing them into the water. You sat and swung your feet over the edge of the wall and we talked about the damn and water. You balanced on rocks and ended up getting SO muddy and wet. It was wonderful.
You and Z took a separate path around and met me back at the beginning by the bridge. We met some people that were fishing and one lady let you have a worm which you named Sparkles.
We had Mac n cheese and steak for dinner and read a few books. Oh! And I put your hair back in a ponytail for the very first time.
I see your love for getting dirty and exploring and see so much of me in you. I’m loving being a part of your life.