I took the kids for a hike around a new nature preserve north of the city. We walked the perimeter of the property under the cool shade of hardwoods and pines. As we hiked along over tree trunks and leaves, we got into a rhythm and I let my mind wander a bit. Looking down as I chose my footsteps, a thought crossed my mind that it might be wise to watch for poison ivy.
Instantly, Hallie’s voice piped up from behind me. “We should watch for poison ivy!” she cheerfully declared.
I chuckled all the way back home, thinking how Hallie seemed to have read my mind once again!