At last we have been able to enjoy some spring weather! Matt loves spending time outside in our big yard. We passed a good deal of today outside, playing in the sandbox and on the swing set, running around the yard, helping do a little clean up after the winter, and watching the birds flying to and from the feeder as well as the planes flying overhead.
Matt also got the chance to meet a toad (or frog, as he calls it) up close and personal after Jon found one in the yard. Although he loves animals, he is hesitant to touch them when he comes face to face with them in real life.
Earlier this week I taught Matt how to climb up the ladder on his swing set. After one pass he has been able to climb up all by himself (although we spot him). Here he goes up the ladder.
And here he goes down his slide. We've tried out a few of the slides in the local playgrounds, and Matt seems to prefer the one at home best.
No busy day could be complete without a chance to splash in some puddles, especially with a stick in hand. Matt will be disappointed when the last of the snow disappears because then there will not be a steady supply of puddles for him to stomp around in.
If you notice Matt's shirt, it says "One if by land, two if by sea." Today is the anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, so Matt is, of course, appropriately dressed. Here is he humoring me by posing with his teddy bear.
