Friday, August 19, 2011

Simple Pleasures

Life in a small town can be rather rewarding if you learn to enjoy simple pleasures. You have to look for them sometimes but when you realize you found a simple pleasure, they become easier to find.                      
My youngest son started school, his first day of school was yesterday, which mom and dad both attended. But today was suppose to be his first time riding the bus on his own. Well we missed the bus- missed the call telling me where and when the bus would be coming. So when I finally heard the message on my phone we decided to walk. The walk consisted of walking down our country alley and down the path by the canal through the high school which is next to his elementary school. I stayed long enough to make sure he was signed in and seated. Doing legos while I arranged his ride home. I headed back home walking  about 2 blocks. Why have the bus pick him up in the morning if we live so close?- you might ask. Well why not! They are offering so I am taking advantage and I can change my mind about it later. Anyway- it is a beautiful day, lovely walk with a lovely boy and everything so close. The bus will drop him off right at the front door, and today he will be riding with his teacher to our house in the bus! Does that happen in big cities? I don't think so! Lovin' this small town life so far!