"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - Author Unknown

Summer may be at its end but we will not stop playing!

I love to watch Nicholas and his friends playing. I love to see the happiness, curiosity, and innocence as they play with the most simplest of things. Sand, sticks, rocks, and all kinds of little things on the ground that I would just walk past without a second thought. However, they are all exciting and enriching discoveries for a three year old.

Yesterday, Nicholas had Brendon and Danielle over to play with him. They played with toys inside. Everyone made individual pizzas for their lunch and had some sweet cold watermelon for dessert. It was fun. But I think they had the most fun when we went outside. They played in the fort. They played with sand - sifting sand, dumping sand in water, pouring sand on the grass, and throwing sand in the air (we had to limit this to keep sand from getting in their eyes). They watched the hummingbirds with delight and fascination. They found a lizard and took turns holding him then they excitedly looked for something to put him in so he couldn't run away (poor lizard!). Such joy in their little hearts and big smiles on their faces. This is what childhood is all about. Playing carefree, exploring the world around them. I thank Nicholas all the time for keeping us playful and young.