The Four Seasons of Legend — 2016 and Why I think it was a Good Year
Hi, I’m Legend. My Moms are ready for 2016 to be over. They said it was a terrible year — lots of good celebrities died and, well, I won’t even mention the election.
I wanted to remind them that it wasn’t all bad. In fact, together, we had a pretty great year. I’m about to turn six soon — another trip around the sun for me. Each year, I get to experience new adventures filled with life lessons. Here are some things I learned in 2016.
Winter
When it snows, make the best of it!
My moms don’t like the cold very much. But I make them take me out anyway. Then, once we’re outside, they remember that its actually quite magical. I sit in front of pretty things so I can remind them that they really do like winter!
Something else we do in winter? Catch snowflakes on our tongues. They don’t fill me up, but it keeps me busy.
Don’t let a little snow slow you down!
In fact, don’t let anything slow you down. Run towards your fears, not away from them. You never know when there is a treat at the other end.
In the winter, I can be camouflaged. Let’s play a game…Where’s Legend? Can you find me in the snow?
Spring
I love the spring! Even though the snow melts and goes away, I know it will be back (just like Frosty the Snowman!). But the spring is great because the days get longer and so do my walks! We go for walks on the beach, in the woods, and we get to play with my favorite toy: Ball!
In addition to playing ball, spring is a time…
To surround myself in wishes…
Make time to smell the flowers…
Spring means new life pops up around me! I always try to slow down a little and take in the beauty. By the way, don’t I look good in pink?
Summer
Summer! Summer is my favorite season! We get to be outside all of the time! We go for long walks, we play more ball, my moms walk barefoot on the beach! It is my favorite, favorite, favorite time of year! Summer gives me confidence to try new adventures. Here is what I can do in the summer (and why I love it):
I can play in the fields!
I can ride on a boat!
I can climb on rocks!
And blocks….
I can paddle board!
I can run fast!
I run so fast, my mom had to take this video in slow motion!
Also, my moms are happier because they can do these things with me!
Fall
The fall is pretty awesome too! The leaves turn colors and we still get to hike. The days get shorter and my moms spend more time at work, but we still seem to make time for fun.
Can you see me hiding among the pumpkins?
We take sunset hikes.
Roll on some hay!
I help with the harvest (well, we don’t really harvest anything, but I like to pretend).
And we take some nice trips. This year we went to Provincetown — one of our favorite places.
Fall teaches me that everything changes. Leaves turn bright colors, days get shorter, and the air gets cooler. Change is good and inevitable. I’m adaptable! As much as I want to hang on to summer, I remember that it will come back.
And that makes me smile.
And I remember, winter is really not so bad! One of my moms has her birthday in winter, and I celebrate my birthday too! Winter is also when we celebrate my favorite holiday — Christmas.
No matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope it was peaceful!
Wishing everyone here a happy 2017!!
For more inspiration from Legend, see How I Found My Happy Place.
You can find more writing from Gloria DiFulvio here.
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