I'm not sure how I haven't gotten to documenting Janessa's first trip to Knott's Berry Farm, but I haven't. The trip took place almost two months ago now! The day before St. Patrick's Day, a friend asked if we were up for a visit to the amusement park. Two things about me: I think Disney passes when the bigs were little absolutely burned me out. I see no amusement in the park itself. My first instinct was to say, "thanks but no thanks." I mean, we really did have bible study that day.
But something made me take pause and I realized these spur of the minute adventures will be few and far between when she starts kinder next year. So even though I didn't
want to go. I went. And I'm not sure who had more fun--her or me!
There was just something about seeing the park through her eyes. Something about watching her explore with her friend by her side. Something about not having to focus on any other child except her that made this trip an absolute
JOY. And isn't that what I've been seeking this year--
JOY! It truly is anywhere I choose to see it. And really, it is so easy to find the negative in everything. So joy is a choice. The easier one? I'm not sure really. The heat, traffic, cost, and crowds could have kept us away from an adventure that was more a lesson for me and a precious memory for her.
We enJOYed the day. I made the right choice this time. I love when that happens!
