Sundays in the Daft Family Household are generally a lazy, homebody kind of a day. There are times when we will head out and do things or see friends but, frequently, if there is nothing “to do” we will do nothing.
And it’s great.
Today, however, we definitely had things to do. Namely, Stroll for Simba.
The morning was gorgeous and chilly. We bundled up a bit but still needed sunglasses (my very favourite sunglasses and scarf kind of day) and headed off a wee bit after breakfast.
I had been for a run recently along Lower Granton Road, towards Wardie Bay, and noticed that some people were installing some things and I wanted to investigate! Wee Daftie loves a good detective story so was up for a snoop too. And Wardie Bay is great for throwing stones so there was something for all the family!
We walked along the Granton Breakwater, starting at Corinthians Quay, stopping at Wardie Bay and then headed up onto the Edinburgh cycle path network again. Along the grassy banks, there are stones that have been carved with words and symbols. It’s a memorial of sorts to Covid times. We stopped and read each one as we remembered how we walked up and down this very road 5 years ago when we were only allowed out once a day for exercise. It’s crazy when you think about it. I know it was important and we did our very best…but it also seems like some kind of odd dream sequence where nothing made sense.
Which I guess it was.
Doing things like this as a family is so bittersweet these days. My two Dafties who walked beside me today are my very favourite people. They have both played a huge role in helping me be the person I am today. They both, foolishly, have unwavering faith in me and my schemes and never fail to show up.
They have both supported me in their own unique ways since November. For an 8 year old, Wee Daftie has rivers of empathy running through her. And Daddy Daftie has just let me be and feel whatever I’ve needed to in each moment. I really wish I could share these two amazing humans with Saoirse. But I also know that she wouldn’t want us to stop being the Daft Family Household because of grief and sadness.
We walked today for Simba but we will continue to move forward every day for Saoirse.
Daddy Daftie is off away next week for work so it will just be the girls hanging out and having adventures for the next few walks. And boy do I have some fun planned! We’re also hoping to do some crafting and Wee Daftie is having a friend come to visit.
Great times ahead.
Now to have some dinner to refuel after today’s escapades and then rest for tomorrow’s!
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Travels With My Daftie 