I continue my journey

Thought that I would close this blog but still could not resist the temptation to continue my journey. Woke up as usual in the morning and while waiting for S to finish her breakfast, she came. I was not expecting her to turn up as she said that she would not send the kids to school as she wanted to go marketing. And F did not want to eat her eggs and I have to finish it for her. It was time for the kids to go and S hopped onto her car but F did not want to move. I waved for my wife to get going and turned to speak to F. She was sulking and refused to move. Then I offered to send her to school instead and she nodded her head and went into my car. I drove out but was had barely travelled a few hunderd metres and she mentioned that she did not want to go school. I asked her why and she said that there was nothing to do at school today. So, I drove back and asked her to join me for my walk instead. And for the first time she joined me for my morning walk. On the way we spoke a lot. She was telling me about the boring day and all her friends would not want to go out with her - everybody want to go home after school. But I felt good walking with her. She opened up more and even told me a joke. When we reached the coffee shop, we took a drink as she was thirsty. And then we made our way home. On the way, we dropped by at the park near our house. It was early in the morning and the sky was barely bright but it was turning brighter. We sat on the swing and began to compete who could swing higher. I never had so much fun in my life with her before as we were laughing and wondering who can swing higher. I believe she got it higher than me. I was tired and stopped and just enjoy standing there, watching her swinging higher and higher. And suddenly it dawned upon me that she has grown up - no longer my kid girl - the last time I played the swing with her was years ago. How time has passed! I realised that I had actually not spend too much time with her. Now, watching her was a joy and I was determined to give her the best of my remaining years. It was a good start for the day as we made our way home.