When you're getting on a bit, you might (well, I might) have a tendency to think: Ah, autumn! The sere and yellow! Death isn't far behind! But then you go to the Botanic Gardens with Granddaughter 2 and she says, "Look at the leaves, Granny! Can I kick them?"
And she does.
"I'm going to make a leafman, Granny. Here's his head. Here's his scarf. And his buttons. And look, this twig is his nose."
"And now I'll knock him down."
Who wouldn't enjoy autumn with such a companion? ("I'll just put my hood up in case it rains, Granny.")
Makes you want to be a child again!
ReplyDeleteThere is always Spring and renewal to look forward to. I expect the children look forward to winter and snow too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious time for her.
ReplyDeleteI hope she's got a copy of Julia Donaldson's 'Stick Man'.
ReplyDeleteI just watched the movie Stick Man on Net Flix this evening. Such a lovely story.
DeleteI hope you kicked some leaves too. One of Vita Sackville-West's favourite things.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is the loveliest season, I think. Bad weather isn't as disappointing as it is in summer, and good weather has that magical golden tint to it. How lovely to have a small girl to share your leafy walk with.....
ReplyDeleteI do love fall, but not feeling cold again when I haven't dealt with that all summer. I need a grandchild to help me get perspective on those small and delightful moments!
ReplyDeleteChildren are the most enchanting companions. Or they can be, and your grandchildren certainly seem to be so.
ReplyDeleteI hope you joined in! I came home with a pocket full of conkers the other day.
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