Dion's random ramblings

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Constructing memories...

I am frequently bemused at what I remember from my childhood. There are many things I have forgotten! But, there are a few strange things that I remember because they are so vivid (sometimes because they were very good experiences, at other times because they were bad experiences).

One thing I remember is my late dad teaching me to ride a bicycle. My mom and dad were divorced when I was 2 years old. We would visit my dad on certain holidays - this particular holiday must have been around Christmas and it was in Zimbabwe. I can remember that I got a bicycle for Christmas, one of those really little ones that small children get that you can remove the training wheels from. Since I had already been riding a cousin's bike for a week or two with training wheels my dad decided to teach me how to ride my new bike without training wheels. This was quite a feat! So, he first got on the bike and showed me how to do it. I can remember that he was large on the little bike, and that has he peddled his knees knocked against the handlebars and brakes. It was a good day.

Today Courtney, Liam and I put a swing in the tree in our back yard. I think it is important to build memories with your children. We bought the swing on the way back from dropping Megie at the airport - she is currently on a 20 hour flight to Korea.

The swing itself is quite simple, yet very effective for its purpose. It is simply two pieces of very strong rope (nylon if I am not mistaken), and a car tyre that has been cut so that it makes a seat.

We climbed into the tree, fastened the ropes and started swinging straight away (even though it was very cold and wet in Cape Town today!)

I love my kids, I give thanks to God for them each and every day! I'm sure we'll look back on this photo in years to come and laugh at the silly clothes we wore, but remember that swing with fondness.

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