when the toddler wants to go to the playground…
We had a mixed bag of a weekend. It started with car issues, and the toddler took it all in stride. I didn’t want him pent up in the house (or car) all weekend, but we were hosting people for an Oscars party last night, and it was looking like he was about to be stuck indoors a lot. We did get out in the morning, but when he woke up early from his nap (think 30-minute “nap” versus a 2-hour nap), I put him in his stroller and went to see my grandma and then my mom. While at my mom’s, he requested to go to the playground. The play area he was thinking about is a half-mile walk, and I figured running could do him some good.
Poor kid had no idea why the sled wouldn’t slide. He kept telling me to push him.
When we got to the playground, I hadn’t even unbuckled him from his stroller and he said, “ohhhh, thank you, mommy.” He said it twice. I melted a little (read: lot) inside. It was a really, really sweet moment.
We only spent 45 minutes there. We had to go home so he could take a bath (things were a little backwards in regards to schedules.) He just had the best time and had the playground to himself. Also, he got a HUGE kick out of me getting the basketball in the hoop! He shrieked every single time it went in. (I missed a few times, and he just smiled.)
So, when the toddler wants to go to the playground, I listen. I’m so glad I listened. (Also, it was 69 degrees here yesterday. I hope your weather was as lovely.)
How was your weekend?
AWESOME!!! when the weather permits (read: over 40) I reward my littles w/a stop at the park when we are headed home from errands (usually Fridays) & have found that even 15 minutes is enough for them sometimes.
There is nothing like those heart felt thank yous that are so sincere from the little ones. You did good and he let you know 🙂
Our weather was fantastic yesterday but now today it’s 33F and snowing! this crazy weather is killing me!
I love that sled pic! Why won;t it slide cracked me up!
thanks for this!
Mitch
It’s freezing here and there’s snow everywhere! Nice to see you and the little guy get out for some fun!
My weekend was just way too busy! I got a lot done, but it flew by way too quickly!
It looks like he had a ton of fun! It’s great that the weather cooperated for him. It was warm here this weekend but now it is back in the 30s.
My kids could spend all day at the park! We spent our weekend cooped up in the car driving home from grandmas house!
That’s very sweet about the park. You’re lucky to live close to your mom and gram. 🙂
The pictures are really cute. Hurrah for park days!!
oh bless his little heart! he can come up to ct. we have tons of snow left.
Kids will always be kids. I tend to remind myself with this every time kids would demand play. For adults, we also have work, but for kids, their work is playing. So basically, giving kids enough time to explore and play is tremendously a gift to them.:)
I literally laughed out loud at the sled comment. So funny! That is something Case would say, I am sure. Also, I love that he wore his shades the entire time at the playground. We need to get all the boys together very soon.
We go to playgrounds 1-2 times a week. Glad you r weather was nice. Ours has been in the high 70’s.
There is something wonderful about watching a child at play. I like to see my kids in the playground creating adventures and being imaginative.
Oh, that’s so sweet. Our weather was NOT lovely – it was -15 degrees!
My little guy wants to go to the playground too! We need to head there this weekend.
We had a busy weekend. Celebrated friends anniversary and just enjoyed the company of each other all weekend.
Aw, I am so glad you guys had a great time at the playground! Sometimes we feel like we don’t have time for stuff like that, and then we are so glad we did once it happens!
I think the high here was 20 – I would love to go to the playground so much! Your little one is such a cutie.
I can see why it melted your heart when he said that. You did a good thing there, mommy!!!
That’s a sweet story!! He was very appreciative. I love it when they voice that too…especially at an early age!
I cannot wait for warmer days so we can see our playground beyond the snow. I love playground days, always makes for a smile on my family’s face.
It really does feel good to say yes and makes such a huge difference when you can. So glad he had so much fun and always fun to have the park to yourself.
Looks lhe had fun. We have a great park back home that I used to always go to as a kid. The only downside was the flok of geese who would chase you down for your lunch, lol.
Awww, that was cute that he kept saying thank you! What a polite little gentleman!
That sounds like perfect weather for a day at the park! It’s always good to just take a minute out of our day and do what our kids want. You’ll be surprised at how much fun you can actually have!
I’m so jealous that you can even SEE your playground! Ours are still covered with lots and lots of snow! Can’t wait for spring!!!
It’s funny how they have a way of getting exactly what they want.
It was really rainy here all weekend. That meant we got to enjoy a relaxing saturday IN for once!
Awww! Sweet story. You’re inspiring me to get motivated…just as soon as my toddler wakes up from his nap! 🙂
We were in the 70s on Sunday and then had freezing rain today. Crazy winter. My boys like getting outside as much as possible.
Oh I know what it feels like to be coped up in the house with the kids. Glad you guys were able to get out (we are still in the negative weather around here) and let him have some time to roam before your Oscars party.
Love this! I melt when mine says thank you too. It’s so sweet! Glad you had a day of wonderful weather!
I wasn’t feeling great but hubby took my girls to a friends house and to a soccer clinic and they had the best time ever.
Looks ya’ll had a lot of fun! You have to treasure those bonding experiences!
Aww.. I love when they so sincerely appreciate something so small to us. It just shows how little things do matter.