As the Spring term finishes I find myself reflecting on the adventures I have experienced as we emerged from the depths of winter to this magical time of buds and blossoms bursting through … and a little less mud!  Sat here at my desk, searching for the words to type, I have an overwhelming need to say thank you.  Thank you to you, right now, reading my blog, for those who comment, “like” and respond to these ramblings and to my Facebook page.  Thank you to everyone who has shared what I do, passed on my details, advised a friend “your son/daughter would really enjoy it” and those who have encouraged me, and maybe teased me as I’ve wandered into the woods to set up in horizontal rain.  Thank you to those who volunteer, and venture into the woods to drop off or collect (and sometimes help with walking the equipment out!), to the Sunday stay-and-play adults who joined in with such enthusiasm despite the rain, and for every single parent who has to cope with the muddy state I send your child back in, I am so sorry but thank you so much!  But ultimately, thank you to the children that lose themselves in their adventures each week, whether that is bug hunting, exploring “new lands”, defending their friends against mud-monsters, leaving treasure hunt trails to share their special finds with their friends, painting with mud, jumping in mud, building bridges over mud, climbing trees, rigging drain pipe runs, building shelters, rope swings, zip wires, or creating homes for real as well as imaginary animals … and of course, toasting marshmallows. Thank you for being awesome and teaching me so much as you explore, discover and ask your questions. Same time, same place next term?

Have a lovely Easter! :o)