In addition to the outings I've already posted, we did go on a few other little trips.
We went to one of the small local zoos.
We also went back to the zoo and playground we visited for the first time earlier this year.
Looking out of the train window
Our moms' club has been going on a tour of local playgrounds.
Watching a dig dig with a friend
We found a few train tables while out and about.
We found a Lego store at a local mall.
We went to the Curious George birthday party at the library. One of Matt's Curious Georges came with us and posed for a photo.
We also went to the dairy bar a few times, including on Father's Day.
We also had a busy time at the annual town day this past weekend.
Having a good time on the Fun Bus
And one more outing: we've been doing some swimming lessons with some of Matt's buddies.
All of those excursions made for a hungry kid.
With the warmer weather we have of course spent a lot of time outside in the yard.
Trucks, trucks, and more trucks digging in the sand
First dip in his pool
Sometimes the heat chased us inside, though.
Fixing cars
Matt has definitely undergone a lot of growth the past couple of months. His imagination and ability to do pretend play has increased noticeably. He has also, well, had an increase in personality. He can be more stubborn, sassier, and even disobedient, but he is also sillier, goofier, and better able to communicate with other kids. He is also more likely to get upset when something bad or frightening, like losing a hat, happens to a character in a story or show. And Matt is getting more independent as well as interested in asserting his independence. We see this the most in the fact that Matt can now undress and dress himself - and he wants to do it all himself.
Matt successfully took off his pajamas, then picked out and put on these clothes (yes, the shoes are on the wrong feet), for the first time.
