Some of the best childhood memories I have were the times my grandfather took all the grand-kids to Centennial Park. He would let us run wild up and down the huge hills of grass ( funny...they aren't so big now that i'm an adult) We'd race to the playground but best of all he'd let us feed the ducks!
Before we left to the park, we would take old bread or bread ends and cut them up in small pieces place them in a back and make out way to the park. When the time came my grandfather would hand us each a hand full to throw to the ducks in the water. We spent hours watching the ducks eat. It was the best feeling to have them come up so close.
Driving into the park to go to the playground with the kids recently I was unprepared for the memoies that would race thru my head. I instantly had an urge to feed the ducks with my kids. I yelled to my brother, WE HAVE TO FEED THE DUCKS! With nothing but crumbs and pieces french fries (don't judge us) I knew the kids would love the idea. Off my brother and the kids went as I took every chance to capture the amazing time they were having. The ducks got up close just like I knew they would. Little Lady kept saying "ducks mama ducks" Little Man observed with a huge smile not saying a word. I knew they were happy. I knew they felt the same bliss I did as a kid.
It's been a great visit here in Cali. I enjoy the things I get to relive with the kids.
Feeding ducks will forever hold a soft spot in my heart.
Oh the joy of being a carefree kid again.
My niece loves to feed the ducks! Everytime that we go to Lake Arrowhead, she gets a bag of crumbs and enjoy feeding the ducks.
ReplyDeleteRuby, I love your posts because I can tell that you genuinely embrace and really remember what it felt like to be a kid. I love that you want this for your children as well. I can tell you are a wonderful mommy. I remember feeding deer as a kid in Segovia. My Tía Felisa would take the bread left over from dinner and we would hand it to them as we went through the park. It´s a treasured memory that you brought out. Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun to feed the ducks. We can spend hours playing with them. Great plan for kids (and adults) :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories :D I'm sure your children will always remember.
ReplyDeleteI love feeding the ducks with the kids.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful memory of Centennial Park, Ruby. I'm so happy that you're reconnecting with some old memories from childhood and that you're sharing them with your Little Ones. You're making me miss Cali. Although I love Centennial Park, Mile Square Park is where we'd hang out as kids and throw slices of Wonder Bread at los patos. *lol* Miss you.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny I always feed the ducks because it's something I did as a child as well.... I hope to teach my son the same. Lucky Ducks! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful story/memories!! Thank you for sharing! cute pics!
ReplyDeleteWe love feeding the ducks too. There is something soothing about doing it. :)
ReplyDeleteBut how special it must be for you to take her kiddos where you used to go as a child. Too many memories of the past and more memories for the future. :)