Another quite nondescript and quiet kind of a day today. When you’re actively trying to walk 10,000 or thereabouts a day for charity, I think you need to accept that some days will be epic and adventurous. Others, on the other hand, will a case of needing to pick up some pasta and an emergency courgette so you walk to the shop furtherest away.
Today was neither of those things but it was still a success, I’d say.
Wee Daftie had a friend come to visit today, which was lovely. It is always a pleasure when Wee Daftie has a friend over. 8 is such a great age. There is still so much joy and wonder, curiosity and play. The accidentally overheard conversations are pure and hilarious. I promise I never eavesdrop but sometimes you can’t help what you hear over lunch!
The Botanic Gardens have an Easter trail running at the moment and the girls decided that they would like to do that today. I had assumed that they would play in the house while I frustrated myself with crochet but who I am to say no to a walk. Especially in one of my favourite places in Edinburgh.
The trail had a workbook to go through and a small Easter treat at the end. We walked to the Botanics, picnic packed, got our trail maps and began to explore.
They did a great job of following the pawprints, finding the hidden clocks and clues, before making their way to Inverleith House for a warm welcome and an Easter cupcake.
We dropped Wee Daftie’s friend home after some lunch and play so by the time we got home our step target was thoroughly reached. Happy days.
That just left us with an afternoon for playing salon, some reading, knitting, video games and dinner. I do love it when a plan comes together but I’m also very fond of the plan changing and becoming something equally as lovely.
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Travels With My Daftie 