Following Imaginary Footsteps

This evening Nick suggested that we all go out onto the sand to watch the sunset together. The kids and I thought it was a great idea, so we all marched over to a good spot, and sat down. The area we sat in is one that we haven't taken the kids to much, because it isn't by the water. But when I was a child, it was my favorite place to play.

I showed the kids the coconut tree I planted when I was a little girl and they looked at me like I must be really old, to have planted a tree that big! Then I showed them my kitchen. There were several large rocks in the middle of the sand, and when I was young they were the perfect fridge, oven, and sink. My kids thought that was awesome, and soon began to have playtime of their own. Tessie started to designate where the bedroom and dining room were, and Christian made me macaronis and cookie dough on the stove. I was caught up in a wave of nostalgia, and thought how beautiful it was to see my children carry on in my imaginary footsteps.