YESTERDAY despite the howling wind and lack of Sunday sunshine, we took baby Lilia Rose to see the boats moored to the pier in Williamstown, a seashell's throw away from the central city in Melbourne.
I imagined owning one of the fine-looking polished yatchs and sailing our new family of three to the Pacific Islands and beyond.
On our journey to the islands, we hunted for sunken treasure, swam with smiling dolphins and sang with beautiful mermaids, following their sweet voices to the bottom of the ocean where a secret underwater world awaited us.
At the bottom of the ocean, we built a house made from thick magical seaweed, coloured pebbles and yellow sand. With it's shiny green roof and large open windows, our home was decorated with the prettiest seashells, glistening pearls and bright sea flowers.
Lilia rode around on a red sea elephant called Cherry each morning, while chatty sea-horses, clumsy flounder fish and other wonderful sea creatures circled around and waved her a good day.
Can you imagine how much fun life under the sea would be for a baby girl or boy?
Even grown-ups, like me, can find enjoyment in using their imagination - after all, a beautiful mind can take you somewhere warm even on a cold, rainy day.
A red sea elephant called Cherry? Lilia must love playtime with such an imaginative mum.
ReplyDeleteThis blog brought back memories of my childhood... When I was a little girl I used to pretend to be a mermaid after watching the 80s movie, 'Splash' (Tom Hanks was in it). Have u seen it? If u haven't, I would recommend it:)
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could be 10 again - even just for 1 day!
Thanks for the lovely comments - much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you MJ, it would be wonderful to be a child again for one day. For me, one of the many great things about becoming a parent is now having an excuse to imagine even more.
I too have seen and enjoyed the film Splash - what a blast from the past.