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Dander, Grass, and Bugs

Man it was windy today. When we got out of the car and headed across the park at 9:15-ish I kinda wished I'd worn an extra layer. The boys are little and the strong wind was making them upset. It was really strong. And chilly. We forged ahead though. I knew it was gonna be worth it. 

The boys and I left the house at 8:35 and headed up to Ohira Village to the Create Park to play with our friends.


I brought Kenzo and Osamu here a while back, last year or the year before maybe, but they were too little for it at the time. The forest adventure course is aimed at elementary school age kids and adults, and of course boys like Osamu who are technically too young but go for it anyway.


The red arrow is where Osamu is. Kenzo didn't make it to the top, but Osamu did.



Kenzo and his friend Max love catching bugs. We brought our net and bug box and the boys explored and searched for lizards and bugs and tadpoles around a big pond that's being refurbished.



Kenzo ended up with a water bug and was satisfied. 


He held the box on his lap in the car all the way home. Eri was not totally thrilled when he showed her what he brought home. Eito-kun, the kid down the street who loves catching bugs and always has an impressive menagerie of creatures in and around his house, was very impressed when Kenzo walked over to show off his acquisition.

Osamu caught some bugs in a different way.


All of the boys were covered in dander and grass and bugs and had sticky hands from ice cream melting on their hands. 

The main attraction is the grass slide. We brought our sled and made good use of it. We only have one, but luckily Max's dad had an extra so Osamu and Kenzo didn't have to gripe about sharing. On my next shopping trip I gotta get another sled.





Osamu challenged me to a race on the small hill, which delighted him to no end.


I brought a bag of snacks and the boys traded. Every time I plan to bring more so we can share, Max's dad always ends up bringing even more than me. Next time I plan to finally outdo him. 




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