A bit of shopping this morning, needed milk and eggs for toad in the hole tonight and some glue for my toy soldier hobby.
After Leo's morning snack off to the park as usual for some time on the swings etc.
While he was exploring under the junior climbing platform, and investigating the puddles on the platform left by last nights downpour the 'parkie' (for those of you too young to know who 'parkie' is, he is the council groundsman responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a park) arrived on his little John Deer.
A motorised buggy with orange flashing lights! Leo was enthralled.
'Parkie' (I really should ask his name next time) came into the fenced off toddlers area with his black sack and tongs to pick up any litter.
Leo toddled over to investigate the black rustling bag, much to the amusement of 'parkie'.
"Not much in here little man" he said, or words to that effect, "just picking up the litter and keeping things clean".
I smiled at the interaction and said "it is appreciated, thank you". Well that got me a suspicious side long glance from 'parkie', perhaps he thought I was taking the piss. Then I saw the look of realisation on his face when he realised I meant it.
A quiet "thank you" from 'parkie' as he wondered off to continue his rounds, a smile beginning to spread over his face.
Remember guys and girls, we rely on these public amenities for our children's enjoyment (and ours if we're honest) and sometimes for our sanity. They don't maintain themselves. If you see the men and women who make these facilities safe and enjoyable for our children, take the time to say thank you, it only takes a second.
As the little John Deer pootled off, Leo watched through the fence until it was out of view behind the trees.
"Gone" he said forlornly, before going back to his puddles.
One tired out little boy.
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