Park II

Well, today didn't go as great as yesterday.

First, Clare has some fancy new shoes! Chris took Clare to Target last night (like you didn't know that was coming, Target). Her pink jelly shoes are getting a little too small. So, we need some sneakers for our walk. She, being a girl, sweet talked Chris into getting 2 pairs instead. I've been holding off on the Robeez (not my style) and the stride-rite (although I have a coupon) until after her birthday. Plus, I want to see how much fatter her foot is going to get. So, she had a minor adjustment to her new shoes.

Second, Clare discovered that there are THINGS! ON THE GROUND! THAT SHE CAN TASTE!
Mostly, gross things I would not taste like leaves. Which, I'm curious as to why they are already falling? There are sticks (Morris girls, those are also known as switches), acorns and ants. She likes to point with one finger to things for awhile before she is brave enough to taste it. So, Clare was easily distracted on our walk today by the nature on of the woods. I'm fairly certain it will only go down hill from here.

Next, Clare discovered that this pushing, up hill, is kinda hard work. And it's hot. And maybe she should take a union 15. In the stroller. So, after about 15 minutes (which I suppose is a lot to a kid her age) she decided it was time for me to push her walker and her to sit and eat leaves.

And do you love her sumo ponytail? She almost has enough for pig tails. I'm going to try it after bath tonight! I just felt so bad for her because her little head was all hot and sweaty.

P.S. The video was taken from my regular photo camera, so it's a little rough. While our park trips are cool, their not quite video camera worthy:)