We Went for a Walk

If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know that Huntley Meadows is one of our favorite places to explore.  We’ve visited there all seasons to enjoy the changing landscape and wildlife.  

This weekend we had the joy of exceptionally warm weather so we headed out on the long drive.  It was jarring to be wearing shorts while looking taking in a winter view – everything brown and the trees bare when the air felt as though there should be green all around.  There was a storm coming and the wind and clouds made our walk through the forest and on the boardwalk even more enjoyable.

As we walked, I reminded the boys of the times we’d been here – either the 3 of us, or all 4 of us.  That in those earlier days, I ended up carrying at least DD on the way back to the car.  They both giggled at the thought of this.  I really miss those days.  I had Fridays off and would pack up a picnic and diapers and visit far flung places for fun.  During the times they were a baby and a toddler, and then later a toddler and a preschooler, were the some of the best times for me as a mother.  We had so much fun finding new places to explore.  And it set the foundation of our family rhythms for the future.