Simple Things

If my kids forget the simple things in life one day, I'll open the annals (or external hard drives) of kid history. Methinks the same things that fascinated kids 100 years ago, still fascinate kids today. But, we must give them the exposure. Get them away from the media, the TV, X-Box, and allow them to discover life from an unadulterated point of view.

We spied this covered bridge on a road trip years ago. Most drivers will pass it by and never know. It is more noticeable from the interstate during spring and winter when the trees and foliage are not in full blossom. Even then you would have to be looking because it's tucked in a nook.

One day we ventured off the beaten path (I-70) and searched until we found it. And it required some searching, because we didn't know which ramp to exit and explore. Eventually we found the bridge hidden down a dirt road. (The best things in life are worth the chase.) Since then, we have visited the covered bridge numerous times throughout every season. We've watched snow fall onto the frozen lake around it. We've stood inside, listening as rain pelted its roof. Last week, we shuffled through the surrounding leaf covered paths.

Whatever the time of year, when it's time to leave we have to drag the boys away - and always they scramble to skip or toss "just one more" rock, stick or snowball.