Stresses in many parts of life have led to me being grouchy, as well as a recurring headache.
In the days before marriage, such stress was dealt with upon a barstool, with compatriots in the collective misery of being 20-somethings in a world set upon making our futures bleak.
That didn't help much.
After hitting my 30s and marrying Jen, we began to adventure. We'd explore the central Susquehanna Valley, getting lost in Union County's West End or romping around Shamokin in Northumberland County.
Adventuring didn't cure the stress, but it gave both of us a clearer head with which to deal with it, which is something I couldn't always say for my barstool solution.
Monday, after chores were done, we took Sophie on an adventure. It wasn't much, if you're from the Abingtons. We wandered the nature trail at Abington Community Park.
Packed in the front-loading sling, Sophie bounced along as Jen and I wanderd the pond. Meanwhile, the Abington Heights Comets practiced football and rehearsed cheers on the upper fields.
Despite a little crying, I think Sophie enjoyed the walk. And that sling is much easier than carrying her by hand.
We also took the chance to drive out Route 309, which turned into Route 92, which led us to the fabled town of Tunkhannock. A minor detour south to see the Tunkhannock Viaduct (aka the Nicholson Bridge), and we jaunted down U.S. 6 to Clarks Summit and home.
A nice little adventure. It cleared my head a bit, and I'm sure Jen feels the same.
But what about our newest adventurer?
Well, Sophie squawked a bit and cried as we tried to get her to sleep later in the evening, as is the usual.
But during the trek, her eyes darted in every direction, trying to take it all in.
I think she'll get the hang of it.
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