A Day at the Park

Well the kids and I have spent lots of time at the park this summer/fall. I think we go to the park just about every other day if not every day. It helps the days go by and allows the kids to play with other children their age. It's great to see them learn new things. Both Riley and Brenden's gross motor skills have developed and change since we first started going to the park. Their social skills have also bloomed. I think we have made new friends every time we have gone. I love it.

My two kids and Molly. Molly has become my third child. She goes everywhere with us and can not be left behind because she will cry and be sad. She loves the park too. We all help take care of Molly while we are playing.

Our first stop at the park is always the swings. This park is a boundless park so they have lots of different swings to use. Here both Riley and Brenden are swinging on the swings created for those children who are wheelchaired bound. We use them when the other swings are full.

Brenden not wanting to swing much longer. He is ready to run and play.
Brenden is so independent that I no longer follow him everywhere he goes. He explores on his own. He is brave enough to copy sissy. Whatever she does he tries to do. Riley is really good with him too and helps him along the way.

Making his way across the bridge.
Up the steps to the slides.
Down he goes with a nice hair do at the end.
Riley has learned to climb the rock wall without help. Here is has made her way to the top and yelled, "LOOK AT ME, MOMMY!"

Climbing back down.
Once again climbing. Making it to the point to stretch over and stand on the bridge.
Before we head to the car we always do "one more thing". This day they choose to ride in a race car together. They had a great time. Riley loves to teach her brother new things and Brenden loves to do what Riley is doing. We all have an great time at the park.