Remember playing the cloud game as a kid? A warm summer day, the fresh cut grass the only blanket you needed to spend hours watching the clouds roll by. What did your imagination create? Did it get any better than those carefree days?
Lately I've been looking for things to get my kids to think outside the box and not rely so much on the suggestions forced into their minds via video games, youTube and the television.
I've managed to get them at least noticing the clouds - and that's one step forward for me. There have been the moments in the car when they spot something in the clouds and comment on it. And from the plane? What things you can spot from high above, and how different they look from those heights.
Now with the fall coming, it's going to be harder to get them to sprawl in the grass (and since I'm not a big fan of bugs and seem to get worse with each passing year...) a picnic blanket is now okay with me!
Watching the clouds is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. While your body rests and soaks up the fresh air, your mind is running away with possibilities we all can find in those white wispy creations. From fire-breathing dragons to giant hippos - it's all there for you to enjoy and it doesn't have to make sense.
So while you're taking time to smell the flowers, or taking in the crisp fall air - don't forget to look up!
Enjoy the weekend.
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I often pick out shapes in the clouds. It’s fun, but hubby and I can never agree on the shapes. Our imaginations work differently.
Shelley Munro(Quote)
I LOVE watching clouds with my daughter. She has the best imgaination.
Jennifer Shirk(Quote)
I’m a sky watcher. I love the stars too. It’s great you take the time to show your kids. Children need that. I wish there was an upload button. I just took a pictures of beautiful sunrise clouds a couple days ago. I’ll post on my Facebook wall special for you. Thanks for the post, my wheels are turning. R.M.Gilbert(Quote)