04/13/2026
Happy Self-Reflection Sunday!
What a full day.
We spent a good part of it at downtown Renton’s Dragon’s Landing Celebration — walking around, admiring the costumes, watching performances, and exploring all the different booths. It was such a lovely time.
My son got to create at Tomato Tomato’s sword and shield crafting booth, and it was so fun seeing everyone’s ideas come to life in their own unique way.
We also stopped by the Adventure’s Guild at the Renton Eagles and learned how to play Magic: The Gathering. My son was a HUGE fan. We’re so grateful for their patience in teaching complete newbies like us, so thank you!
On our way back, we even learned how to axe throw. It took a few tries (and a little patience), but we got it!
By the time we got home, we were feeling inspired to spend some time in the garden.
We cleared weeds, upgraded pots that had been outgrown, prepped our planter boxes, and planted our first veggies together.
Now we wait… patiently… for our turnips, carrots, and flowers to grow. Patiently.
Speaking of patience.... I learned about the rare and endangered trillium wildflowers today. Did you know they can take 7 or more years to bloom from seed? Seven years of unseen growth before anything appears.
It really puts things into perspective.
So today felt like a gentle reminder- through play, learning, and nature- not everything happens right away.
🦋 Reflection Prompt:
What can the growth process teach you about patience and resilience?
We can't wait to see when things start to grow! Even if it does take some time.