We went for a walk to the farm.
He walked the whole way there and back - stayed with me and listened for cars. I asked him to show me how to get home as we got closer. Just before our house he exclaimed - "HOME" and ran through the brush and past the chicken coop. Fun! So looking forward to Spring and Summer with him. Time to get out of the house!
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| "I am fishing" |
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| "Fishing" was his idea. I had told him that we were not jumping in puddles today. Too cold and still a long walk back home, and despite that we normally allow for freedom to jump in puddles he actually listened and followed my request. |
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| Sitting to watch cows eat. Its is so nice to know that I can tell him now the fence is hot don't touch it, AND he gets it. |
This walk was so wonderful. The air only slightly chilled. The sun setting of the farm. Christopher exploring along the way. Christopher following directions. Christopher walking both ways. And I never once had to address a mini melt down of his, or chase to catch him from running away, or be fearful of his darting into a car, or fearful of him touching the electric fence. He has come such a long way from last years walks, when I used to have to bring a stroller just in case I needed it with all kinds of snacks, toys and drinks to keep his attention.
