The Big Tent

As before mentioned, my child is having a birthday. Today is that fine milestone, and it's a pleasant low-key affair with just the three of us, one border collie, a carrot cake, a couple of new toys and a book, and the tent. We ordered one of those kid tents for indoor/outdoor use that has a connecting tunnel and three entrances. We opened the tent this morning and set it up for her, and she was busily crawling in and out before we could get the poles in. The tent is bigger than I thought though. Yes, I read the measurements and dimensions of it before I bought it, but it didn't seem that BIG until it was set up. Four feet square and four feet tall, with a four foot tunnel extending out of the side. Hmm. Requires rearranging of furniture and possibly rooms for the optimal space. She's happy with it though, crawling through, running in and out, around, peeking through the mesh, and it makes a lovely crinkling sound the entire time as busy little feet trot through.

On Turning Two

My daughter will be two next week. She is blissfully unaware of this significant date in her life as she leans against me sucking her thumb. She is however aware that she can climb out of her crib now, there by making nap time more amusing. She is aware that she can open the door to the pantry, and help herself to the broom and mop and trash. She knows she can throw things, tell me no in a firm, stubborn tone, and that she doesn't want help eating a messy bowl of soup. She knows how to make ladders from chairs and toys to reach things she shouldn't, to climb on bigger chairs to play with the light switch, and color on the walls with a blue crayon. She also knows how to give hugs, blow kisses, pet the dog gently, and share her food with Daddy. She helps with laundry, bringing clothes for me to hang, and throws away pieces of stuff she finds on the floor in the trash. She wakes up smiling and laughing every morning and is always happy when I come home from work. Her insatiable curiosity and exploring is nothing but charming and fascinating. I hope she remains unaware of those significant dates just a little longer.