Everytime I go to my Dr.'s office on Wednesdays I always drive by this park that has a Farmers Market. It is placed right beside a children's play park so it is an ideal location for a Mom to bring her kids to play and get to visit the Farmers market after.
This morning I decided that we were going to make it to the park.
After my Dr.'s office I took the kids to the park and the boys had so much fun. The one unfortunate thing was a 5 or 6 year old girl who was also there who wanted to join our little group. She kept telling on Clayton, giving me updates on what he was doing, where he was, and I have to say it was very irritating. These types of kids usually are only-children and/or very lonely so I tried my best to be nice. After almost an hour of her bossing around Clayton, even pushing him once or twice, and constantly yelling at him I had to tell her that was enough and to please play away from him. Her grandmother was there with her but just sat at a picnic table observing. I kept thinking, she is going to intervene and tell her granddaughter that is not appropriate behavior or just to be nice and play. Nope, nothing was ever said. I tried to just ignore her but until they finally left a few minutes later did the situation resolve itself.
Once, Clayton had run around and played we decided to eat our lunch and were pleasantly surprised that Sean was able to join us. He has only been home from his business trip for a few days so it was nice to have a family moment. Like always, Clayton ate in small increments and kept leaving to go play. While Calvin ate quietly and very contently. This is every meal's routine. One eats with a focus and determination while the other is bored and very unimpressed. Funny, I wonder how long this will last.
Before leaving I got to check out the few vendors that had already set up as I had not known it didn't start until 1:00/2:00. We were leaving around 1:00 so there were quite a few of them that hadn't shown up yet. But, there were still enough there that I was able to pick up some very sweet, juicy oranges, fresh vegetables (artichokes, asparagus) and beautiful strawberries! I look forward to doing this again and until the hot weather finally arrives and decides to stay we will be enjoying an excursion like this as often as I am able.
Since I have been trying to eat healthier and try new ways of cooking/recipes Farmer's markets intrigue me for sure. The best part was watching Clayton ask for a sample of the oranges. He took one bite and asked us for more. So I bought a bag and peeled a huge one for him. Before we even left the parking lot he had it all ate. Then, as I was going to pull out of the parking lot, he asked me for more. So I peeled a second one. He ate that one before we got home. Does my heart good to see him enjoying fruit like that. I know that as a little kid I was very much like this as well. It was a great experience and I look forward to more Farmer's market, park, picnic fun!
Have an awesome wednesday!
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