One of our favorite things to do is pack up the pup, a pile of blankets, a good book and some good food and head to “our” picnic spot. It’s a really great spot in the middle of a really large park. My favorite part about it is that it is shaded by the prettiest willow tree that sites on the edge of a little pond. I think the pup approves.
On this particular picnic we stopped at a local Greek restaurant and picked up some salads and gyros to munch on. The weather was perfect, the sun was out, and it was the best way we could think of to celebrate Mother’s day when our mother happen to be hundreds of miles away.
*please note my pups cheeks in that last photo. HAHA
There’s something so grounding about returning to the same spot over and over—it feels like a tiny tradition that’s just ours. Over time, we’ve come to know exactly where the shade will fall, which direction the breeze tends to come from, and even the quiet times when the pond’s surface is like glass.
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The willow tree seems to grow a little each season, stretching out its branches just a bit more. It’s almost as if it’s welcoming us back every time. The pup, of course, wastes no time claiming the softest patch of grass and keeping a watchful eye on any ducks that might wander too close.
Even though we missed being with our mom this Mother’s Day, it felt meaningful to honor the day in a way that she would have loved—outside, with sunshine, laughter, and the kind of meal you linger over. Hopefully, next year she’ll be able to join us under that willow tree.