For as long as I can remember, I’ve tried to say “Yes” as much as “No” to Wee Daftie. I mean about reasonable things. I don’t say “Yes” to sweets for breakfast but I will say yes if she asks to bake a cake. I won’t say “Yes” to buying every toy she asks for but I will always try to sit down and play her make believe games, even if I don’t always understand the rules.
So when she asks, “Mammy, can we go and play football in the park?” when it’s just starting to rain, there’s only one answer right?
I was volunteering again this morning, taking part in a group on Zoom from 10.30am til 11.30am, so we planned our outdoor time for after lunch. Come rain, shine and even more rain, we would head out.
The group was good this morning, though I did feel like Wee Daftie struggled to play independently today. She loves to be involved, included in whatever is happening. She also loves babies and the other peers, almost as much as I do. It’s hard for her to be so social, only to be told she can’t join in 100%. In general, she does brilliantly. Today her mood felt less patient. And I get it. So it felt even more relevant to say “Yes” to her as much as made sense today.
After soupy lunch and dinosaur park creating session, we packed my bag with a ball, wrapped up for damp, and headed off for Inverleith Park. It’s not the closest park to us but it has lot of benefits. It’s big, it has a duck pond, it has a playground, it’s close to nursery and there is a bus home close-ish if we need it. But we didn’t need a bus today!
It has been really busy the days we have been recently but today was virtually deserted. Partially due to the time of day, but generally thanks to the weather. Only good for the ducks and the Dafties.
We played about for just over an hour before heading home for chocolate chip cookies and a well deserved feet up and warm up! We have been out in all seasons recently but the chill factor was high today.
Steps done, cookies munched, toes warmed. It was definitely worth saying “Yes” to sodden and soggy football today! The weather is looking hideous tomorrow but we’re just going to embrace it, say “Yes” to the elements and walk our boots off! Four days to go!
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Travels With My Daftie 
Volunteering with wee ones in the background isn’t easy! But it does show you’re a mum having to cope with demands too. Which is a lovely example to set. Xx
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There was quite a bit of dinosaur chat as a result, which I think can only be considered a good thing! Xx
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