spt: people I love

Today I played a bit with my little friends.  And realized that I too often forget the beauty of simple silliness, tending my tasks rather than enjoying their imaginations.

So I had them dancing for their hot dogs & toasting to their friendship (a surprisingly solemn undertaking for these four).

When the Martinelli's disappeared (rather quickly), I stepped inside to refill the bottle with water. And heard them yelling crazily to golfers they could see from their perch.Hugely embarrassed by their uninteligible screaming, I told them to speak with polite words.  Well, what I should have told them was to not speak at all.  Because this was when they really became friendly with the folk on Hole 4. 

"Hi."  "Make sure you have a safe drive home when you finish."  "I love you." "I sure hope you're having a good time."  "It's nice to see you in our backyard today."  

I could hardly reprimand them to silence.  Because I remember being 5.  This was a good day.

Comments

[jenny c.]

Now that is just plain cute. I am sure it made their day. How often do you get 5 year old messages yelling at you on the golf course?

[Mandi]

I bet London's the one that yelled "I love you." I'm glad they're having fun. . . you're house is always funner than mine!

[Jill]

These photos and thoughts are so sweet!

[Linda]

Oh I just loved this post...adorable!

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

I LOVE toasts....they're a part of our traditions, too, and I'm so glad you let them call out to hole 4. How fun and good for you for finding the fun in the day.

[kim sue]

:o) here's to enjoying more....that is my word for this year "enjoy"!

[Megan]

They are all so cute and look like a lot of fun and trouble, can't wait until my two are up there sharing pleasantries with the golfers!
And I meant to comment below, but I LOVE all the woodwork. I told Tom he needs to work with wood. Someday he says.

[lelly]

the toasting photo is heart warming! there should be more toasts!!

[Dacia]

They must think you're the best to hang out with! What great pictures you took!

[Shanon]

How cute are their comments! That is hilarious. Those 4 must have so much fun together.

[April]

I hope we're having toasts on Friday.

[Tiffany]

So fun to be 5--it sounds like they just keep each other going! :)

[Barb]

You live on a golf course? How have I missed this?
I also love toasts & need to incorporate that in to my family.

[Elizabeth]

This makes my heart hurts a little that my kids are so far from their cousins. They are a lucky four!

[maryrc]

absolutely cute! dogs and cider would have me ready to party with golfers too... who can blame them.. great spt

[Katie A.]

I love a good picnic. They certainly did take your "speak with kind words" to heart. That is so funny! I would have loved to hear their toasts to friendship.

[Brynn]

That is too stinkin cute!

[michelle]

Ha! How adorable is it that they were toasting their friendship and making new friends with golfers?

[Marie]

I had no idea you lived on a golf course!

Loving the toasts. I'll have to teach my kids that. It would be so great.

[Kelly]

You can post from Utah, you know. People do it all the time. Just sayin'.

:)

[carlo]

it does sound like a good day!

aunt amy's is the fun house, i can tell!

[Tiffany]

Aha! Thanks to Kelly's comment I see a bit of what you've been up to. :) Hope you're doing well and having a good time--been missing your updates.

[sista #2]

Looks like kid paradise!! Cheers :)

[natasha]

Thought I'd pop over and say "hello" sice I feel like I practically "know" you now that Carlo and Lelly raved about you all last weekend!! :o

[michelle]

Amy..... where are you??