We finally got Lex a pair of rain boots
\n and he loves them! We actually had one of Alan’s coworkers get
\n them for us because his son had a great pair and we couldn’t
\n find any at the stores we frequent. He lives about 45 minutes
\n away and I guess they got them at a local farm store. So he
\n grabbed us a pair too. The first time I let Lex wear them we
\n were outside for about an hour and a half and he splashed for
\n most of that time in a huge puddle in the neighbor’s driveway
\n (with all of the little neighborhood boys). When we came in he
\n was soaked from the waist down!! So much for the boots. <\/p>\n
This morning it was rainy and chilly, but Lex
\n decided he absolutely had to go outside. I was on the phone and
\n he said “want go outside” and tried to put his shoes on. Then
\n he got frustrated because he can’t put his shoes on by himself,
\n ran over to the window for a minute, then came back and tried
\n to put his boots on :) Gave up on that and decided to go out
\n without footwear. Fortunately the door was locked (he can open
\n the door to the garage on his own now) and deadbolted (though
\n he can now reach the deadbolt, so it’s just a matter of days on
\n that…) When I got off the phone I gave in and we went outside
\n (I’m strong when he throws tantrums, but when he is clear,
\n decisive and articulate I usually give in easily :) ). We spent
\n 20 minutes walking up and down the street (didn’t actually
\n leave our property line though!) splashing in the puddles and
\n checking out the storm drain. It’s amazing what entertains a
\n toddler. He had a blast. I wished I’d brought my camera
\n outside, but alas… maybe next time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We finally got Lex a pair of rain boots and he loves them! We actually had one of Alan’s coworkers get them for us because his son had a great pair and we couldn’t find any at the stores we … Continue reading