Our Bluey fell in love recently.
With a tree.
It was love at first sight. He climbed all over the tree for quite some time, tested out branches and found a great place to sit up on a limb. Then he cried for ten minutes straight when he had to say goodbye to his new favorite tree, even with the knowledge that he would get to see it again the very next day.
We love that our children have such affection for trees. It’s a feeling we cultivate. Trees are such beautiful beings, and so important to ecosystems everywhere.
When we are out and about, we point out beautiful and interesting trees- same as we do with cool cars, funky buildings and birds. They are all a wonderful part of our world.
Many trees are ancient. Everyday we pass trees that stood during World War II. Or World War I. Or the Blizzard of ’88 (1888, that is.) And we discuss regularly, the usefulness of trees- that they provide homes and food for so many critters. Trees regulate temperatures and hold on to topsoil, and so much more.
Our hope is that our children will always feel a deep connection to trees and nature. The world needs trees, and trees need their defenders and lovers.