My daughter’s imagination never ceases to amaze me. She could take a rubber band and make a trampoline out of it that is how her mind creates. She takes what is in her surroundings, stirs her thoughts, and a creation is born.

Today her thoughts centered on a mermaid. Why? No clue, we haven’t watched anything that is even remotely close to merpeople or the ocean, but she literally woke up, woke me up and announced, “Masterpiece time mom.” And, that is exactly what it was.

With her tools of trade, chalk in one hand, and a brush in the other, she set off for the high seas of cement waiting to be transformed.

The face was created first, closely resembling mom, with green eyes and flowing brunette hair. Next she created the body. I wish I had the body of the beautiful mermaid being born in front of my home, but my wish didn’t come true. Her tail was shimmering in the sun with glittery blue chalk. Almost complete.

Chalk down and a casual walk into the garden and woods, creativeness was about to unfold. Rocks were sprinkled among the mermaids tail, giving the tail a shimmery speckle look. Flowers adorned her hair and the outline of the mermaids shirt. Tree limbs were used to place under the mermaid and along her sides to above her hair.

A swing. My daughter created a mermaid, swinging under water that took up the entire space of our driveway.

“Why is she swinging and not swimming?” I asked.

“Well, you can’t swim at the park mom. Let’s go!” My daughter replied.

There is a motive behind every creation. Her mermaid was her way of telling me it is time for us to go have fun!

Well, fall is either slowing creeping in or has already arrived at your home. Time to go enjoy the crisp air, fun slides, and the leaves changing color. Go enjoy the park with your kiddos!

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