Flying a kite

I've never flown a kite before. There you have it.

I believe many city or suburban kids are like me. We are locked inside the house for fear of child kidnappers and many vice. To keep us occupied, our busy moms let the TV babysit us.

I watched way too much TV when I was a kid. It's funny that I hardly watch any TV now, considering it a complete waste of time. I also discourage my children from spending time before the idiot box. Instead, we make sure that they are surrounded by books, educational toys, art and craft materials, and many other healthy entertainment. Like kite.

I am adamant that my kids should learn to fly a kite. And play with sand. And blow bubbles. And learn swimming. Talking about projecting our childhood desires on our offspring. Sheesh.

So we bought a kite and flew it on a fine Sunday evening. I think I was more excited than anyone.

 After a few breathless dash around our housing estate, the kite was finally up.

I'm not sure if any of my children will remember this experience but I believe that they'll remember the feelings this experience created - fun, camaraderie, companionship.