The following weekend, Uncle Mike & Aunt Helene were in Chicago for a few hours. We met up at Brookfield Zoo. Alex got to eat his snack at a picnic table (in my lap) and was quite content to be pushed around in his stroller. We saw a lot more animals this time, including some huge camels and bison. This completed our visit with Michele's family -- we'd seen everybody within two weekends!
On Sunday, Alex had a colorful meal, then checked on our lilac bushes while waiting for us to take him to the park. He loves the swing, and hasn't tired of it yet (we've always tired of pushing him first!). Occasionally, we swing in pairs. He also climbs around the play equipment at the park. He seems to have no fear of heights (nor concept of railings!) so we have to keep a tight hold on him. He wasn't sure about the slides at first, but we hear he loves the slide at day care.
That afternoon, Grandpa Jim & Granny Susan made a quick stop to check on him. We rigged up the Little Tikes swing Mindy had found at a yardsale in the front tree, but it just wasn't a very good fit for that tree. We're still searching for a good spot to hang it. For dinner, we packed the grill with chicken and corn. Alex got to try corn-on-the-cob, and decided he enjoys gnawing at it.
For breakfast Monday? A bottle of milk, of course, followed by some Cheerios and applesauce. His spoon skills are improving rapidly.
The next weekend (30-31 May) we found a great deal on a bike trailer at a yard sale. Alex has ridden in it once so far, and seemed to enjoy his first (admittedly short) trip around the neighborhood. Perhaps one of these evenings he'll get another chance!
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