It is a great day in the Houston, Texas area! A great summer day. Today I begin the first of a series of posts from the local community playground. It is a nice area to bring the kids. The park is a large green space with a water park and traditional playground. The water park is surrounded by a easy slope with trees planted around it. I have my fold up chair and am set up in the shade. I have a commanding view of both areas and can see Skeeter and Porkchop while they play.
Unfortunately today the water park is not flowing. The pH balance was off so the technician had to come and adjust the chemical levels. So the boys are playing on the traditional playground.
There are about 50 or so kids here mostly associated with summer camps. Several large woman who are charged with watching over these wonderful kids sit around on coolers under large canopy shades and visit. The amount of supervision that the kids are getting is incredibly slim. I realize that you are probably thinking that I am not watching the boys either, but I can type without looking at the keyboard. I am staring off at the playground as I type this. If I feel that it distracts me too much, then the series will die.
My observations here reinforce the decision and Mama and I made for me to “retire”. Kids need parents. Kids need parents who are interested and engaged. By being home with the boys we hope to accomplish our mission of raising up great kids who will contribute wonderful things to society and accomplish great things.
Time for lunch! I am out!
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