More importantly though, was that the matsuri was a highly enjoyable family occasion as was evident from all the parents and young children thronging the streets. Cian is at that age where is his sense of independent self has yet to completely subjugate his desire to be with his Mammy and Daddy. So plans to go rafting or see the matsuri are enthusiastically received; there is no need (yet) for cajoling, threatening, or forceful rendition tied up in the boot of Daddy's car.
This isn't go to last for much longer I suspect. From next April he will start elementary (primary) and with it its attendant sports and clubs. Then his peers rather than his parents will increasingly determine what he wants to do and who he wants to do it with. But for now we enjoy these family moments willingly embraced, while once more humbly showing obeisance to the gods of centrifugal forces.
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