He Just Built His Own Mini Pond

Exploring with stones, dirt and grass...plus the spare paint, he was able to build his mini garden well.

One of my fears for raising a kid in the digital era is seeing this li'l boy in front of electronics for several hours and little by little adapting with what is common now among kids... swapping active outdoor play for a more sedentary lifestyle.

Undeniably there's a decline in active kids...and I have this sort of thought... "back in our time then..."

Sighs!
Parents hope we can fully trust what's going on outside wouldn't harm our kids... the pandemic has added negative impact on our kids' well-being... of course parents understand the importance of encouraging kids to spend more time doing physical activities and active play,  and away from technology.  Outdoor play's benefits for kids' development are extensive...and parents can only hope we all find our kids having ample opportunities to play outside...

This afternoon while doing paper tasks, I loved watching JD build his mini garden well and he was like..."I'm an engineer and this is my new project".

The "why" behind the well is...he wanted to keep one that sustains Nyny's garden with rain water...if only he can build a bigger one...he would.

Simple...
yet profound!

I'm happy how he explores our small space from a different perspective.

He was proud to tell me he's able to keep some clean water in the well. 
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