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The Playground Awaits

Summer Time For Kids

Nylah held Journey's tiny hand as they walked to the playground. Nasir ran ahead, pointing at the colorful slides and swings. "Today is going to be the best day ever!" Nylah announced with a big smile.
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Nasir climbed to the top of the jungle gym and waved to his sisters. "Look at me! I'm the king of the playground!" he shouted. Nylah clapped while little Journey giggled and pointed up at her brother.
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Journey stared at the small slide with wide eyes. Nylah sat behind her sister and held her waist. "Ready for your first slide, Journey?" They slid down together as Journey squealed with delight.
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In the sandbox, Nasir built a magnificent castle with towers and moats. Journey patted the sand with her small hands, making tiny handprints. Nylah added seashells she had collected to decorate their sandy kingdom.
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Nylah pushed Nasir on the swing as he pumped his legs. "Higher, higher!" he called out, feeling like he could touch the clouds. Journey watched from her baby swing, kicking her feet happily.
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A girl with beaded braids invited Nylah to play hopscotch. Nasir joined a game of tag with some boys his age. Even Journey made a friend, sharing her toy shovel with a toddler in the sandbox.
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The siblings sat under a shady tree for their lunch. Nylah shared her apple slices with Journey. Nasir traded half his sandwich for Nylah's cookies, and everyone was happy with the deal.
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The splash pad turned on, sending jets of cool water into the air. Journey squealed as she toddled through the gentle sprays. Nylah and Nasir ran through the water fountains, their laughter mixing with the splashing sounds.
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"Ice cream!" called a vendor pushing a colorful cart. Nylah chose strawberry, Nasir picked chocolate, and Journey got vanilla. The sweet treats dripped down their hands as they ate in the summer heat.
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When a little boy fell near the slide, Nylah helped him up. Nasir found the boy's lost toy and returned it with a smile. Journey patted the boy's arm, her way of showing she cared too.
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As the sun began to set, the playground glowed with golden light. The siblings played one last game of follow-the-leader. Nylah led the way, with Nasir copying her moves and Journey toddling behind.
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With tired legs and happy hearts, the children headed home. Journey fell asleep in Nylah's arms, thumb in mouth. "Can we come back tomorrow?" Nasir asked, already dreaming of another perfect summer day.
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