Today marked the end of an era. We dismantled the girls’ wood play set and gave it to another family.

I thought I would be sad, but I am really just tired.  Initially, it went quick, but taking the fort apart was tedious and very time consuming.

The girls, who I thought might be sad, only showed their faces when hubby and I were on the verge of being dismembered by the roof! They really do have our best interest at heart. That, and I’m pretty sure that our new life insurance policy isn’t valid for another 60 days! Samson, although not normally into the play set, seemed mildly depressed most of the day. Perhaps it’s because he thought we were finally building him his own studio apartment.

The only real response we received was from our college daughter who sent a text saying something to the effect of her childhood being dismantled and given away. I didn’t have the heart to tell her that her childhood was packed up into a minivan that was driven by another dad… Perhaps she should see if they would be willing to pay for her college tuition?

I am sure tomorrow morning when I wake up and look over my mug of tea to the vast emptiness that is our backyard I may feel a little nostalgic, but tonight I am happy that it went to a good home. I can already see those three little girls and their big brother fighting over the two swings, hanging blankets to complete the fort and playing on the rope ladder!

Okay… I’m going to miss that play set.

Sunshine & Sarcasm,

Lowi