This month’s Ethical ELA Open Write began this weekend. Jennifer Guyor-Jowett led us in writing prompts. On Sunday, she asked us to consider a journey. See the full prompt here. I spent Saturday walking our neighborhood with my 2 year old grandson, Leo. It was a journey of discovery.
A walk with a two year old
Margaret Simon, draft
is a journey of discovery.
Take the wagon with you.
Pose with your nose in the air
like the reindeer on the lawn next door.
Pick up sticks, a few gumballs, fall leaves.
Stir with a stick–“Cooking bumbo” like Da Da.
Smile when Mr. Jim waves through the window.
You will never get lost.
There’s always a hand to hold.
Reflections on the Teche 
He’s a morning artists! I love him even more.
He’s growing up so so fast! I love watching it happen and hearing all about him. I’m curious though…why the life jacket? 😊
We were practicing in the boat. We wanted to get him used to wearing the life jacket and sitting in the canoe. He loves the boat, but he’s a little afraid of being inside it. We haven’t put it in the water with him yet.
So sweet! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
This is so precious! How great to see a photo of your sweet grandson! These walks with two year olds are the delights of my life, too (I have a two year old granddaughter) – I love the line, “Pose with your nose in the air” – it is such fun what they notice, what they pause to do. Thank you for this!
I had to read & see, Margaret, love seeing sweet Leo & his growing up!
I love the Leo stories, Margaret. He is growing up so fast and his painting is quite nice for a little one.
“You will never get lost/there’s always a hand to hold” – tears, Margaret, sweet ones, like the faces in those sweet photos. I’ve missed Ethical ELA open writes once again – I do love them.
Those ending lines are so lovely, Margaret. The joy you find in your grandchildren is just beautiful!