A little minute of joy
@GardenGerty (170745)
United States
October 2, 2026 9:40am CST
I meant to post this yesterday.
As I left the store a young couple with two very little girls (twins?) Were just ahead of me. They looked to be about 3 at the oldest.
Before they reached their car, they all stopped by a gutter. The little girls were doing their best to try to make the very shallow water splash. They even picked up a landscaping rock to drop in the non existent puddle. I will emphasize that they were not in the street, or in any danger, or in anyone's way.
Mom let them have a moment or two of play then they went on to get in their car seats and leave. I was impressed that the parents were so chill.
No "hurry, hurry", no scolding for being in the water. Just pure fun. It was a thought to make my day.
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@celticeagle (194736)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Oct
That is so cool. One of the things I enjoy so much is watching young ones experience life around them.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
For me it is much better than television.
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@DaddyEvil (179054)
• United States
2 Oct
I'm sure that was entertaining for a minute or two. 
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
That is about all it lasted, but it was good to see.
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@DaddyEvil (179054)
• United States
10 Oct
@GardenGerty I like watching new parents with their kids... As long as the kids aren't spoiled rotten.
@Juliaacv (57643)
• Canada
2 Oct
That does sound cute to see.
My son and his wife never ever rush the twins, they are so busy at that age exploring and seeing what they can see.
I think it is wonderful.
Our granddaughters love to skip and jump through any little puddle they can find.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
That is certainly fun. I baby sat a little girl who hated water so much. Did not want her hands and face washed, would not play in the sprinkler or a little pool and was adamant about not experiencing puddles. I felt so sad for her.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
It is relaxing. No yelling and scolding.
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@Marilynda1225 (92403)
• United States
2 Oct
Makes us remember those tiny little fun times when being in a puddle can bring so much fun.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
Who knew how much fun could be had for free.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
They were very appropriate and safe, and they did not argue when mom had them move on.
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@RasmaSandra (101360)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Oct
Kids should be allowed to be kids,
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
And parents need to slow down and breathe a little while they do.
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
It was a relaxing moment, for sure.
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@Traceyjayne (14451)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct
That’s so lovely, not what we are used to seeing these days …
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@GardenGerty (170745)
• United States
10 Oct
I like to think I was perhaps that chill. I let my kids climb trees, etc. My mom always yelled at me for climbing trees.
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