Another kid loving a little creek… but this time it’s my own 15-month old JJ! Out on a family hike we passed a tiny drainage creek flowing under the trail. JJ heard the trickle and immediately wanted to get down and investigate. Amazing. We know kids love water, and feel connected to the elements. A kinship even. And here it was happening anew with this little guy. Together we checked the creeklet out, listened to the burbling, threw little rocks in, then of course it was time to step into the flow. Sploosh! Kids want to investigate water and see how it works. They love squishing and touching. You know it’s true. All we need to do as adults is create opportunities for children to connect with water and the natural living world. (oh, and provide mud boots!)
