exploring the neighboorhood

i thought i'd give this blogging thing a try again. i love the things others post, so why not?

today we explored our neighborhood. we walked to the closest park i could find. it was a bit of a walk but well worth it due to the great exercise involved. (no need to do jane fonda or tai bo tonight, just sit ups) on the way i took note of the many people out and about. there were kids riding their bikes, people jogging, people watering or gardening. it felt good to be in a neighborhood where people feel safe to be outside and interact with others. many people said hello. i was even able to help a woman take a tree out of her suburban, (i know it sounds odd) and she told me a little about the area and local schools. i was delighted that my son was able to play with her children as we talked and he was well behaved (no embarrassing moments had). at the park we saw the local soccer team finishing up. they even let my oldest kick the ball around before heading out. another mom with an 18 month old was on the play structure and my youngest (10 months) was following him up the steps and along the bridge, everywhere he could get to. this mom as well was very nice and talked to me about the milestones of our young children. this is the type of life i dreamed of for my children, i think most parents do. walking to the park, playing with other kids, feeling good about your neighborhood.