I'm fascinated by the imagination of children, their ability to make everything from seemingly nothing, to create magic where adults see the ordinary. It's something so uniquely beautiful about them, that when you get the chance to go along on their ride, don't hesitate! We met Auntie Elizabeth and Caroline and Patrick at the "butterfly museum" last week, and we decided to eat lunch outside in one of our favorite gardens. After eating, the girls began exploring, and it wasn't long before they had discovered the most amazing tree. It had one long and sturdy branch almost parallel to the ground, and immediately they began climbing it. Almost instantly the tree became a ship, and the girls pirates, and all sorts of excitement ensued. They discovered other nearby paths, and quickly scurried into all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies of the park. It felt like stepping into a private, magical garden, nature ready just for you. Everyone joined in. Peter found a special tree, and Patrick turned it into a teeter-totter. It was wonderful! We're still talking about "our tree" and "our special spot" and we're planning our return to spend more time in our garden.
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