Not intentionally, but we started our first day walking across Kensington Park, which was a couple of streets away from where we stayed and found ourselves at the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. I read about this in Rick Stein's guide but really had no idea where it was. But we are glad to stumble upon it. And so was Sarah and Samuel.
Watching Sarah systematically conquer the playground was, well...educational. 'Playground' is one subject that she has no fear of. Anything inanimate to her is conquerable. I can't say the same for animate objects:) As she approached this drawbridge, she realized that the only way across to her favorite part of the playground - the slide, was to cross it. But it was not level ground. It was made up of logs of wood chained together. And it was definitely built with older kids in mind. Initially, she avoided it altogether so she could head to her slide fast. But interestingly, she returned to the bridge and placed her foot cautiously onto one log, then another and then another. Slowly but surely, Sarah made it through the series of logs and she was as pleased as a chesire cat. Sarah then returned quickly to the starting point and attempted it again and again and again.
This 33 year old can do much to learn from the never-say-die attitude of a 3 year old. Her dexterity amazes me, but more so, her determination has never failed to make me reflect on how I could similarly confront and conquer my own fears.
Our time at the playground was so extended that we never made it to Buckingham Palace - which was the first attraction on our itinerary.
2 comments:
nice sweater sammy!
haha...yup, very nice sweater:) If not for the sweater, Sammy would have frozen. thanks again.
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