Sunday dawned bright and sunny; time for the wellies and to don the thermals to venture out to the park.
First off, showing us his moves in the playground there.
When it was first built, a little over a year ago, he was too young to be able to enjoy any of the facilities. However, he's now at a prime age for exploring them and being challenged by what's available. Scampering up the cargo net like Spiderman, throwing himself down the slide (normally headfirst) and standing up on the swinging rope, seem to pose no concern to him anymore. It's like he's a different child now when it comes to his physical confidence.
Charging off into the distance, he'd clearly had enough of the confines of the playground and needed a run with Mr. TBaM. It's just as well; there's a ditch running alongside the path which is usually little more than a trickle with 3ft high banks. Due to the recent snow and rain fall, it's now level with the grassy banks and the path.
In fact…
The Boy is actually stood on one of the bridges crossing the stream. Mr. TBaM is very nervously out of shot ready to jump forward if necessary as we were pretty sure that the edge of the bridge was two foot to The Boy's left, but it wasn't visible!
He wanted to do some 'plopping' on the beach, but the tide was out and walking on stones down to the shoreline takes a long time with a three year old. We gathered up pebbles and 'plopped' them in a different part of the stream instead. Then we tried pooh sticks, but the sticks kept getting stuck under the bridge.
Finally, The Boy tried jumping around the fairy ring but his legs weren't quiet long enough.
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More lovely photographs of the Boy having fun. What a lovely record of his growing up, you're making! Will be great to look back on them, and your many posts, in the years to come!
Gorgeous photos and I am actually loving this welly season, running through forests and going on long, rainy walks…who needs the sunshine anyway!
Looks like a great way to blow off steam! Dressed perfectly for a wintery day with lots of puddles around!
I love the way his confidence is growing as he grows, what seamed do huge in the playground is now so manageable. Next year he will be hoping round the fairy ring complaining it is too easy! A lovely Country Kids post from a perfect afternoon in the fresh air.
That rope swing looks fun, I'd be tempted to have a go myself!
such fun filled photos he is really coming out of his shell now with his sense of adventure and confidence. i like the photo of him pondering looking out to sea and the last one of him thinking about jumping onto the next tree stump
lots of lovely photos, he looks like he is having so much fun xx
It's great to hear about his new confidence. With growth comes bee challenges and he certainly tackled the playground well! x
Lovely pics, and great outfit!
There are some fantastic parks around for kids and so very appreciated in this household.
Parks were sometimes like death traps when we were kids, nice hard concrete for landing on etc 🙂
It must be wonderful to see him able to be so independent on more grown up equipment. The water levels are crazy!!!x
I wish we had a beach close enough to us for a quick day trip. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday. Popping over from Coombe Mill Country Kids, great to find your blog x
He is getting so aventurous. Love the pic where he's stood on that tyre swingy thing holding onto the ropes!
love the fairy ring, that looks like fun. We went on an outdoor playdate this week and managed to miss the rain by seconds – it tipped it down on the drive there but had stopped by the time we got out – Loads of great puddles though
Looks like a very busy time with so much to do. I love the variety in just one place! Nice photos. It's amazing watching their confidence grow.
he looks like he had a brilliant time. lovely pics x
ah fun in the rain! lovely
Gorgeous, love how his little legs weren't long enough x
Gorgeous photos. Looks like lots of outdoor fun 🙂
He looks like he is having so much fun
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This looks like fun 🙂 I cant wait to go exploring with my littlies 😉 xx
Such a lovely adventure outside!
what a great looking facility this park is. Our river was up over the pavement here as well with all the rain we have had.
Love the exploring…the thick rope climby-thing looks pretty cool! Thanks for linking to the Outdoor Play Party.