outside activities

Since spring is (finally) somewhat here- we have been doing lots of outdoor activities.

One of our favorite activities is going to the duck pond. On a recent trip down, we saw lots of ducks, geese, catfish, and ate some dirt- just to experiment a little bit! It's so awesome watching big guy get so involved with the animals. He totally yells out "duck" at everything- even if it isn't a duck. And we are practicing "goose." I love that duck pond- it is an instant activity that calms him down and that he really enjoys.

We've also been going to the park and practicing our sliding. Always fun! And we always meet some interesting other children- some give hugs and others throw sand at people. We stay with the huggers. Big guy hasn't quite figured out the shovel and pail, but hubs and I keep offering and demonstrating.

And of course the easiest outside activity is playing in the front yard. Mostly big guy runs around holding a wiffle ball and the wiffle bat. He has been practicing also throwing the ball. Most times it bops him on the head before it goes down. Very cute! Or he and hubs play soccer with a big ball that big guy adores- he gives it kisses before throwing it! I have to say that all this nice weather and running outside has really improved big guy's walking. He's very proficient and falls way less than even last week!