Kids are so great at enjoying the elements. Sand, sun, fresh air, and of course water. It's as if they're born knowing how to interact joyfully with their environment. George seems to come alive in the water. Last year I was struck at the end of the preschool picnic by a comment from another mother. George was swimming blissfully in the creek and she said she had never seen him so happy, so alive. She had only seen him at school. Millie seems to thrive on the earthy elements. She is usually covered in dirt, paint or some other goo. She comes clean, but seems less herself when she is. She has a fair amount of fire to her too. Too much sun or overheating and she's thrown off balance. Summer is such a great time to enjoy all the earth has to offer us and the kids are the best at showing how it's done.
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