Although there aren't many trees in our 5 year old neighborhood, we managed to find a corner of sidewalk down the street that was shaded by some mature trees that have managed to shake some of it's leaves. Mya was curious and excited about the crunchy, crackling sound these colorful leaves made. She eventually went running through them, smiling and laughing while I picked up piles and threw them over her head. She could've stayed at this corner of our street all night but, as typical of toddler behavior, she was whisked away screaming and crying the whole walk home. I was reminded of why I love this season so much. It's the simple things like playing in the leaves. Kids are so great at reminding us of simple pleasures aren't they!?
