As Sofia has gotten older, I have realized it is harder to keep her entertained so this week we tried something new. Everyday, we have gone to different parks in our area to run around and get some of her energy out. She loves to climb, explore and play with the other kids.
Monday, we went to Katy Mills to play in the kids area. I was surprised how baby friendly it is, the floor is even baby proof! Sofia loves to crawl through the tunnels, run around 'town' and drive the cars. She can climb up the stairs and slide down the tree house all on her own! The one problem I have found is that there is no gate so she is constantly running into the hallway and I have to chase after her. It is a work out for the both of us, that's for sure.
Tuesday, we went to the Houstonian and while Mama got a haircut, Laura and Sofia played on the play ground. She was fascinated by the different rocks and was content to sit and play with them. Her fine motor skills are developing so she is now able to stoop down to pick up tiny tiny things. Her favorite thing to pick up? Lint. She definitely takes after me with that one!! It's amazing that she could barely walk a few months ago and look at her now.
Yesterday, we played in Grand Lakes. They have some awesome parks and we found an open field to run in. Now that she can run, Sofia loves to play 'tag'. And as she runs, she giggles. Sometimes, she falls from the laughter but she always gets back up with a huge smile on her face. Her laugh is precious. We play tag in the evening with Papa, too.
Today, Sofia and I were back at the mall looking for birthday gifts for Abuelo so you know where we started. Sofia played for an hour, but today we didn't have as much fun because there was an older kid who wasn't being very nice. Sofia sat in the car with little boy (probably 4 or so) and he didn't want to share so he kinda pushed her. Then, being the innocent baby that she is, Sofia tried to hug him and he started to scream. The worst part was that his mom was standing right there and didn't do anything! I'm not one to give out parenting advice but COME ON! I picked Sofia up out of the car and took her somewhere else to play. I'm just glad daddy wasn't with us, otherwise that things would have taken a turn for the worst. Anywho, despite the little boy being ugly, Sofia had a great time. She played with another little girl her own age who gladly accepted the love Sofia wanted to give.
Playtime at the parks has become part of our daily routine and both Sofia and I look forward to it! Each day is a new adventure that I treasure.
1 comment:
she's getting to be such a little girl, playing and walking and talking! time really flies. it might be time for the harris fam to add another!
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