A Day at the Park

We are very fortunate, we live close to a couple parks, but that often means frequent requests to go to the park. I'm not always able to accommodate these requests, other responsibilities get in the way, but an experience I had recently changed my perspective on these trips to the park.
Author's Note: This is not a picture from this particular trip to the park. Yes, I live in Canada, but it is not cold enough here to wear a hat and have snow on the ground... at least not in July.
With my husband working, it was just my daughter and I all weekend, so I promised her we could do some fun things, just her and I, but at the same time, my usual weekend routine, and some work responsibilities needed my time as well. I accommodated most of her requests, but I had been putting off her request to go to the park, until she drew a picture of her favourite things in her life, she drew her family, a picture of herself dancing, and playing at the park. How could I say no after such a h…
Author's Note: This is not a picture from this particular trip to the park. Yes, I live in Canada, but it is not cold enough here to wear a hat and have snow on the ground... at least not in July.
With my husband working, it was just my daughter and I all weekend, so I promised her we could do some fun things, just her and I, but at the same time, my usual weekend routine, and some work responsibilities needed my time as well. I accommodated most of her requests, but I had been putting off her request to go to the park, until she drew a picture of her favourite things in her life, she drew her family, a picture of herself dancing, and playing at the park. How could I say no after such a h…