Maybe it's from years of having children in our lives, but I don't think I would enjoy a hike nearly as much alone as I would having a child along to add some extra sense of wonder. And just plain to share it with.
Creating memories is big to me. I so enjoy the few memories I have of my grandparents, and wish there had been more. This is a great time for me to spend time building memories that my grandkids can carry into their senior years.
Beyond memories, I want my grandkids to develop a sense of natural beauty and delight in the natural world around them. I want them to turn to God's creation at times of confusion instead of to man's substitutes. In short, I want them to value what I value.
I learned about these things at Girl Scout camp starting when I was 10. That was when I took my first hike.
How early can a child learn to hike? I'd like to know. I want to include here the hikes our little tykes have taken.
So far I have not been on significant hikes with grandchildren, just a few tromps through the woods. But I look forward to sharing this passion with them.
2 comments:
Well, I have 1 kid who is definitely ready for some real hikes!
I'll say! I'd love to hear about the hikes she's done, or I can just link to your sites. Would you like to tell about some?
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