The Duck Pond

Nearby our house, but unfortunately not within walking distance, is a duck pond. Mungee and I headed there last Friday.  We had a nice time sitting on a bench, watching the pigeons, fountains, ducks and turtles.  Next time, we'll have to remember to bring some stale bread.  The one disappointing factor about the duck pond is that it's surrounded by houses, so you can't walk around it at all.

(This is the first time she's sat in grass)

When we first arrived, I almost took a nose dive, Mungee first, into the concrete because the sidewalk was uneven.  That shook me up quite a bit.  I always think about what I would do if I tripped and fell while holding Mungee.  I think I would have to find a way to contort myself so that I would land on my back and she would land on me, rather than me landing on her.  Have you ever fallen with your little one?

First Trip to the Beach

4.7.10: Mungee took her first trip to the beach

(Notice the fake umbrella?  I can't stand it when random people are in my pictures.  Have I mentioned that I'm quirky?)

Mungee wasn't sure what to think of the beach.  We'll have to try it again when she's not so tired.  After the beach we headed to an Irish Pub.  Mungee was on her way to a full meltdown and we were having a hard time eating our dinner.  Our kind server held her and walked around with her so we could eat.  She really seemed to enjoy it.  Mungee gets jealous when we eat or drink and tries to take our food/beverages off our hands, as you can see here:

Have you been excited about your little one's first of something, only to be disappointed that it didn't go as you envisioned?

Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

The weather has been beautiful here lately, so the other day, I took Mungee to a neighborhood park.  

The sun was shining BRIGHT overhead and unfortunately there was no shade on the playground, so Mungee was unable to enjoy the bucket swings.  She sat on a table in the picnic area instead.

We people watched for a little while and then Mungee asked to go get a new toy at TJMaxx (this is the truth, I swear).  I lucked out in finding the Playskool Busy Lil Garden Bench on clearance for $20.  This is normally anywhere from $30-$45!

We left TJMaxx and went to Panera so I could get a pumpkin muffin (love) and a smoothie.  I decided to change Mungee's diaper first.  At some point in time, Mungee decided that she didn't like the NEW outfit she was wearing and that she was going to force her poo out of the back of her diaper.  The smell was unlike any other - I'll spare you the details.  Thank goodness I had a change of clothes for her in the diaper bag.  I got my muffin and smoothie and we sat at a table outside.  Mungee had had enough at this point and demanded to go home.  I asked her to be patient for just a few moments so I could enjoy my muffin and smoothie.  But an almost 8 month old doesn't quite yet know what patience is. 

To other moms of young babies, as warmer weather arrives, what kinds of outdoor activities will you do with your little ones to get the Vitamin D flowing?