Murray River Boys | Original Artwork

Gawwsh, I love everything about this piece! My son was playing with a group of boys at Thompson's Beach (Cobram, Vic) during the annual Easter duck race. All the boys were the same age, with the same mannerisms and behaviour. It was hilarious to watch!

It was about 35 degrees, so hundreds of kids were keen to cool off. Every time a speed boat went past, the kids would run into the water and wait for the "waves". Sticks and empty bottles were the best available props in the boys' game and when that got old, they would sprint down from the top of the sand and long-jump into the river together. The simplest fun, for literally hours! He slept well that night.

As a Mum of two, navigating a world where technology is constantly stealing our attention, this day was a reminder that good company and a good imagination still beat staring at a screen for hours. All is not lost!

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