Yesterday was cold, but the sun was shining. We took the kids out for the first time in what feels like weeks, and despite their trepidation, fun was had by all but a handful. I must admit, I am almost guilty by the fun I had. I've grown to love the outdoors, much more than my time in Westchester and much of it is this sincere belief that fresh air is my elixir, keeping me healthy, both in mind and body. I've been ill as of late, and I chalk it up to what feels like confinement.
I should state that snowball fights are forbidden and that I may have pulled the old Han Solo and shot first. Unlike stormtroopers, these kids hit and hit often. I was covered. My black hoodie peppered constantly and consistently with perfectly packed powder. Some went in my face, down my back, my front, and even in my sneakers. I was soaked, but I was also ecstatic. It's been a while since I've had a snowball fight and been a while since I've had that much fun. There's something about being the target for the young ones that is invigorating and truly esteem building. Their joy, in getting to do what they aren't allowed, combined with their idea of my invincibility, brought the excitement, both theirs and mine, to a fever pitch. At the end, they ran off, and I tended to the work aspect of my job, but for a half hour, I got to be a kid again and realized it's been too long.
Thanks, kids!
I should state that snowball fights are forbidden and that I may have pulled the old Han Solo and shot first. Unlike stormtroopers, these kids hit and hit often. I was covered. My black hoodie peppered constantly and consistently with perfectly packed powder. Some went in my face, down my back, my front, and even in my sneakers. I was soaked, but I was also ecstatic. It's been a while since I've had a snowball fight and been a while since I've had that much fun. There's something about being the target for the young ones that is invigorating and truly esteem building. Their joy, in getting to do what they aren't allowed, combined with their idea of my invincibility, brought the excitement, both theirs and mine, to a fever pitch. At the end, they ran off, and I tended to the work aspect of my job, but for a half hour, I got to be a kid again and realized it's been too long.
Thanks, kids!
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