Open Gym

Today I took Olivia with a group of other moms to a local gymnastics center for toddler Open Gym. She was tentative at first, but after I showed her around, she started to warm up to the idea. She really loved the tumbling track. She spent a lot of time running up and down it chasing balls and bouncing.

She also really enjoyed climbing over and on the low beam. She straddled it like a horse, and scooted forward on her bottom. Cuteness!

I think I might sign her up for a Mommy & Me gymnastics class this fall. If only to burn off all her toddler energy!

Unfortunately, after her nap that afternoon, she woke up with a fever. An impromptu Friday afternoon visit to the doctor, and Olivia has an ear infection... Again.

Spring!

The last week or so has been so beautiful. Flowers and blooming trees are everywhere. Spring came early this year. Olivia and I have been making the most of it.

On the swings in a neighborhood park.

At a nature center.

Enjoying some sunshine!

We've spent several afternoons outside with our friends at various playgrounds and nature parks. We're very fortunate to live in a place that has a lot of outdoor places to play.

Olivia and Baby Z at the playground.

And, it's been so much fun watching Olivia play outside with her adorable little baby friends.

This summer will be so much different than last. We're going to have so much fun!

Fun in the Sun

Today Pete and I took baby O to the park. The weather was beautiful (even if it was a little windy). First we put her on the baby swing. She loved it. All smiles. She kept looking down, watching the ground and her feet. Then she discovered a leaf on the ground and could not stop watching it "move" while she swung back and forth.

After swinging, some friends joined us on the playground. Olivia enjoyed crawling through the tunnel with baby A. It's so nice to have friends who live so close and can join us at the playground on a sunny afternoon.

Bear Crawl

We've hit a mile stone today.


Olivia officially started bear crawling and scooting around the house. She moved several feet to get Daddy's flip flops. We're in trouble now!

I think it's time to order the baby gates and put in some electric outlet covers.


Pretty soon (like this week) we're going to need to lower her crib mattress too. She hasn't figured out how to go from laying down to pulling herself up, but it is only a matter of time. I'd prefer she learn how to do that AFTER we've lowered the mattress.


Since the weather was so icky today, we decided to meet up with a few of our friends at the library this afternoon. Olivia practiced pulling up on the ballet bar in the infant area--showing off her new skills to her friends and the pretty baby in the mirror.

I'm so glad we have such a great place to go play FREE! And it's nice to get out of the house and play with some of our friends.