Parenting on Purpose

The ethereal sounds of the glockenspiel permeated the entire forest. One could almost hear the sonic vibrations in the distance, as the enchanting music reverberated as far as the ear could sense.... We were right in the centre of a natural alcove in the Children's Rainforest Garden of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. And although the sun was scorching, it seemed we had found a sweet spot of tranquility and calm in the midst of an otherwise hot d ay. Our two boys chiming a duet of an ethereal magnitude at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. A perfect spot spot of serenity in an otherwise urban world. Spanning 15 acres, the Gardens was gifted to the city of Sarasota in the 1970s by Marie Selby, a gardening enthusiast and accomplished pianist. She was also the first woman to cross the country by car. It was truly amazing to walk in the Gardens, and we enjoyed many hours savouring the various rare plants and flowers. There are apparently more than ...