Really this blog post should be entitled "Only the Strong Survive". This past week our play group decided to take a day trip to Holmes County, OH for a visit to Amish Country. Four brave moms strapped in 8 toddlers for a 4 hour round trip car ride and a whole lot of excitement in between.
Our big stop was a working Amish farm where the kids were steeped in a history lesson (which only the moms absorbed), played in a barn with all the baby animals, took a ride in an Amish buggy and toured a school house. While they totally enjoyed the whole adventure I think the real highlights were the Noah's ark playground on the farm, the animals and the buggy ride. All other interesting facts and amazing views were lost on them.
A tour of the farm house.
Enjoying some baked goods in the shade.
Checking out the baby bunnies that were born the night before.
The buggy ride was awesome! There is something to be said for open air travel.
Up close and personal in the school house.
I think some of my most surprising moments were how well everyone did under the circumstances. The little babies didn't get morning naps, it was SO hot all day, the house tour was 45 minutes of talking and walking, the school house tour was 15 minutes of talking and even some didn't nap on the way home. Through all of it I was so glad we made the leap and plunged in. These are the experiences I want my children to have, whether they can grasp every aspect or not I believe it will affect them and shape them in some way or another for their future. And for me it was a day of full appreciation for my modern conveniences and the reminder to slow down and treasure what I have around me, my family and friends.
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