We have had illness in the house this week (only the two non sickies went out last night) so today's adventure was a slow wander. We started with the intention of just doing the short loop of Bledisloe Park. Just a little walk to get some fresh air and move the sicky bodies.
Mr T led us confidently around the loop stopping to peer over into the stream at each opportunity. He was on the look out for ducks. Once at the end of the loop, I asked him which way. He picked uh and pointed with the steps. My bad… But given I offered the choice, it was only right to follow through… We wandered up. As we got further up he got a little slower and added a grunt at each step. He was working hard. We decided to head back down one flight from the top (otherwise it would have been an extra extra long adventure). Back at the bottom, Toddler charged off running. We caught up and overtook. "No Mama! Me!". He wanted to be the leader. He happily led us back to the car. A short, child led adventure. One of the best kinds.
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We parked on Springdale Grove and wandered through the bush (recently a lot of tree removed so it's a bit bare and not very shady until the shrubs and ferns grow up) walk up to Atawhai Park.
Mr 2 loved the undulating pathway and was stoked to find some steps to climb. Atawhai Park is brilliant. It has a range of play equipment including a short flying fox and a basketball hoop. It's got a big open space to run, kick a ball or stare out onto the hills. It's away from the road so good for runners. Either end has bush walks if you're feeling adventurous. One end goes down toe Bledisloe Park, the other out to Springdale Gove. Otherwise, park on Atawhai Road and head through the main of side entrances. Recommend! We were driving home from an adventure. Toddler asked for a swing. (I had mentioned going to a park "later". I guess he decided this was "later"...). We saw the sign post for Papaioea Park and had nothing specific going on so why not stop for a swing.
It's a good park here with a wide open field, a pavilion and a broad range of activities in the playground - including outdoor gym fun! The playground area is far from the busy roads so feels pretty easy to play at. Go on a night walk.
It wasn’t truly dark but it was almost bedtime. The little one asked to go from a walk. I was feeling the same so we headed out. Down at the park, we found some friends. We had a swing. Then we went to our friends' and ate iceblocks and birthday cake. We observed their pet rabbits. Then we went home to bed. Neighbourhood adventures are fun. Neighbourhood friends are special. Back at work today so didn't manage anything more than a wander around the local streets. We have been trying to find a house we like the colour of and a house that has "cool numbers" on the fence. I don't know where either of these fabled places are so we are walking our various routes to find them.
I was in such a grump when I got home. The walk helped reset my mood. We stopped by the park so little one got his swing in for the day. |
AuthorI'm Kate. I have 3 children - 2 bios and a steppie, 1 under 5 and 2 tweenagers. I am determined to spend more time outside this year and share more of Palmy's wonderful places and free play activities. Categories
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