This morning I reminded my daughter to wish everyone at her daycare "Happy Earth Day."
She immediately inquired "Happy Birthday?"
I could see the visions of cake and balloons sparkling in her eyes.
I gently corrected her, but it's hard to get the concept of the planet and taking care of it through to a two year old. (Though she does remember to turn off lights and water faucets and always colors on both sides of the paper. Good habits start young.)
Abbey's mistake got me to thinking, though: why not really celebrate Earth Day? Why not make a dessert with organic ingredients, light some beeswax candles, and buy each other eco-friendly gifts?
And, come to think of it, why shouldn't we get the day off to do community greening projects or at least spend the day outside enjoying this beautiful planet we inhabit?
I've got lots more ideas on this subject, but I have to go now - I'm baking a blue and green cake.
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