Although the children sometimes grumble about taking a walk, they invariably enjoy it. Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous--the sun shone, and it was warm enough for short sleeves! Best of all, the kids decided to stick together, mostly on Iain's initiative. He insisted on holding Anna's hand. Apparently it was contagious. Thomas wanted to join in as well.
But that's not all: Iain and Anna must have seemed like they were enjoying it so much that they added another member to their company!
While Thomas threw a stick for their dog, Anna and Iain kept the little girl entertained. Iain related to her the entire plot of Toy Story, and explained that he'd seen horses earlier (which we had). And that there were mongols riding them (which there weren't--but it shows Iain has been paying attention to the book about the Great Wall of China).
It was all fine and good, really, until the little girl decided she wanted to give Iain a hug. He wasn't having any of it--obviously he's not ready for that kind of commitment!
Still, it was a really lovely way to spend an afternoon, though ambling along with Anna, Iain, and their new friend was the slowest I have ever walked in my entire life.
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