Living so far away from family, Thanksgiving can be a somewhat melancholy time. We know that our loved ones are gathered elsewhere and we can't be with them. It makes for a difficult holiday.
This year we decided to begin a new tradition. The focus is not on the meal, which was small this year, but rather on the three of us. We started the day with a lovely hike in the woods and bluffs behind St. Mary's University.
This year we decided to begin a new tradition. The focus is not on the meal, which was small this year, but rather on the three of us. We started the day with a lovely hike in the woods and bluffs behind St. Mary's University.
Katie loves to explore and hike. I think that she is one of those kids who is always thinking. That constant roll of thoughts can be overwhelming at times. She loves the quiet of hiking in the woods.
Of course, Sadie loves it too
Katie cracked us up during this hike when we had the following conversation:
Katie: "Mom and Dad, I know that right now you have to hike with me because I am little, but When I am a teenager, can I go hiking alone?"
Steve: "Most likely, if you are familiar with these woods, I think your mom and I wouldn't mind if you came out here alone. Why?"
Katie: "I think that walking in the woods alone lets you think about all the important stuff in life."
Sheila: "Are there important things you are thinking about now?"
Katie: "Well, not really, but I think when I am a teenager, I will have lots of important things to think about. Stuff like.....What am I going to be when I grow up? ..... Who am I going to marry?... You know, all those important things."
Geez, I'm not sure I was worrying about things like that when I was seven! She is definately a deep thinker.
Katie: "Mom and Dad, I know that right now you have to hike with me because I am little, but When I am a teenager, can I go hiking alone?"
Steve: "Most likely, if you are familiar with these woods, I think your mom and I wouldn't mind if you came out here alone. Why?"
Katie: "I think that walking in the woods alone lets you think about all the important stuff in life."
Sheila: "Are there important things you are thinking about now?"
Katie: "Well, not really, but I think when I am a teenager, I will have lots of important things to think about. Stuff like.....What am I going to be when I grow up? ..... Who am I going to marry?... You know, all those important things."
Geez, I'm not sure I was worrying about things like that when I was seven! She is definately a deep thinker.
1 comment:
Last year Kristyn, Chris and I went out for a hike in the woods before the big T-day meal. (J & J were had to work) We had a great time. We tried to get the rest of the Platt Fam to go but it didn't go over well. Not the outdoors types I guess. I think the big meal is over-rated and not just because I don't eat most of it. It takes forever to cook and forever to clean up after it's over. Give me a walk in the woods any day and that's special enough. Good for you guys!
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