This evening after we put Hunter to bed, Hallie requested both Steve and I go jump with her on the trampoline, which we frequently do after dinner.
So we jumped and jumped and jumped. The sun started to set, the stars started to appear. We played “fireball”, “duck, duck, goose”, performed “tricks” we were having a good time, but it was getting late. Steve suggested we go inside and get her ready for bed. But lying on the trampoline, watching new stars appear every minute, enjoying the absolutely beautifully perfect weather I couldn’t break away from the moment. I disregarded the thought of how awful Hallie would go to bed if we waited any longer and I suggested we stay out just a bit longer. Besides, summer is only so long, and Hallie is young for such a short time. So we jumped some more and played more games. As it got really dark we told Hallie stories of us as children spending nights on the trampoline. We sang songs as we lay admiring stars. It was wonderful. It was the kind of night you want to bottle up and save forever. I like those nights.
Hopefully I can remind Hallie when she’s older, that at one point in her life spending the perfect night jumping on the trampoline was all she needed!
Hahaha!!! I don't know why but this makes me think of the prank war, and the M.K. Co, and sleeping in your parents new addition when it was still a new addition…oh the memories!!! Oh…and kicking your sister out of her room :). Sorry Kaytlin!!
oh my gosh, so sweet. she will love that…and the fact that her mom can tell a mean story!
You are making me loathe the fact that I never bought a trampoline this summer. I almost ordered one right now! I am soo excited to hear all about your trip. Miss ya girl!
make sure i'm on you blog when you go private my e-mail is [email protected] thank you. Love you and your kids are so cute So excited for Steves promotion and I want to call you about all your fun trips. you've been taking. love you lots. Julie
I think it was great you didn't let little things like this pass you by. Those little moments make all the difference in the world.
Thanks for taking the time for the little things that mean so much. I'm sure Hallie was in 7th heaven!