With a new routine in place starting this year, our weekends have become a lot simpler than before. It used to be that our weekends were packed with all kinds of events, media invites, food-tasting sessions etc. Now, our Saturdays are basically untouchable because the big girl has to go for her Girl Scout meetings in the morning and the small girl has English classes at Jan & Elly in the evenings. In between, we try to catch up on the sleep we lost during the weekdays. Sundays are reserved for Church, and usually we are all ready to crash once we reach home in the late afternoon. It’s true that life has become ‘less exciting’, but quite frankly, I’m enjoying every minute of it. The rushing-from-place-to-place in the last couple of years has taken a toil on me, and while we’ve enjoyed all the benefits that came with blogging, I am more than happy to be able to legitimately take a breather now.
Weekdays are pretty standard for us. The big girl usually reaches home by mid afternoon and spends the whole afternoon on her homework and watching TV. On a particular Monday when the husband and I were on our off day, we decided to whisk the kids away for some fun and fresh air at the park, instead of lazing around at home as per our usual routine. It is SO GOOD to do something out of routine – The whole family had such a wonderful time that evening.
Since we were near dinner time, I decided that we should waste no time eating dinner at home. We would have to make do with a adhoc picnic dinner at the park! Best decision ever – The kids ate so heartily that day that it warmed my heart. So, they do love my cooking! =)
Look how glorious the weather was that day. The sky was sooooooo blue. :)
The kids were so happy because we haven’t been to Woodlands Waterfront Park for a while. Even a non-fan of sun like me thought that the warm sun felt really good on my face.
Kids grow up too fast, don’t they? Before they get bored of playgrounds and don’t want to play in one anymore, I better bring them more often. The smiles and happiness on their faces are priceless.
It used to be that the girls would be fearful and hesitant to climb higher up the structure. That day, they were fearless. And from the look in their eyes, I know they were enjoying every bit of the adventure.
What’s great about Woodlands Waterfront Park is not just the playground, in case you are wondering. This is a perfect place to catch the sunset, and it’s so breezy that you would feel like lingering for a long, long while. Just perfect – I wasn’t in a hurry to go home. :)
Very lovely waters, don’t you agree?
And the mesmerizing sunset – We stood there admiring it in its full glory.
The kids were not as interested in the sunset, of course. They took a glance at it, gave a half-hearted ‘wow’ before scrambling off. This place is so good for running, I have no heart to stop them.
When the picnic mat was laid and dinner brought out, the kids dug in hungrily. Perhaps my cooking was really good, or perhaps the ambience was perfect – They finished everything! Made me so happy! =D
It was a very happy day indeed. My soul is fed. We’ll be back again soon. :)
