My kids were weirdly obedient and helpful this morning. They cleaned up all their toys so perfectly and without fighting. I invited Gokhan to go out with us, and even he agreed to come - which was surprising because he is fasting still.
I again backed the bikes and stroller, bought some simit, fruit, vegetables and drinks - and took the kids to the lake. Tuana was excited as the rest - walking around (yes she's always walking everywhere these days) with the helmet on her head.
By chance, my old school had collected at the lake as well for a fundraising event that morning. I was surprised to a colleague, then another and another - until realizing it was not by chance that they were all there. I hugged different ones, told them I was well, and they all squealed over my kids. I can't help feeling pride being out with the three of them.
Teoman and Tomris love riding their bikes, and their hand breaks are easy to squeeze - so they were both happy to zoom down the road that circles the lake. Gokhan and I walked, pushing Tuana, who periodically waved at everyone walking by. We stopped for a picnic, climbed a hill that Tomris cried on because she couldn't get down, and threw rocks into the lake making Tuana giggle at the plop and ripple of water.
I am so thankful for these times - for these chances to watch these small moments through our kids eyes.
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