Another Big Step

Meghan has taken another step towards being a "big girl". She now drinks from a regular cup at mealtimes. A big Thank You to Grandma S. for having the courage to do the initial training.

Toddler Safari

Meghan, aka "dirty face", here with an exclusive report on Safari conditions in my room today.

I was a bit suspicious when my bedroom door was locked for a half hour this morning and Mommy was nowhere to be found. Luckily I was well fed, hydrated, in a toddler safe environment, and didn't have to go potty! On occasion I could hear Mommy talking to someone too. I couldn't hear what she was saying, but I was able to catch a word here and there. I heard things like "stay with your family" and "don't take her yellow blankie". At that point I got a little scared! Who would want to take my yellow blankie!

Eventually Mommy came out of my room, closing the door behind her. Even though I couldn't see what was going on in there, I was happy that she was able to get out, especially considering I wasn't able to get in! At that point I was getting hungry again so Mommy made me a snack.

After snack-time, Mommy and I watched a TV Show and then read some books about animals. Then Mommy took me to my bedroom door and gave me a safari hat, a compass, a camera, and some binoculars and taught me how to use them. Then she opened to door and led me into my room to start the safari. The weather was superb. It was sunny, dry, and room temperature; perfect conditions for a safari.

First stop was the Hundred-Acre Woods where we looked in on Pooh and his friends. Next we visited the pond area where we saw animals that like land and water: animals like turtles and hippos. Forest animals, like a snakes and birds, were on my dresser hiding amongst the plants. Farm animals gathered around Old MacDonald's Farm, a bear family congregated on my bed, and a troop of monkeys rested on the floor. Finally we came to the last stop where we watched the elephant patrol.

I'm happy to report that going on safari was a lot of fun and none of the animals tried to take my blankie; although I'm going to make sure that the monkeys are put away in my toy chest before I go to sleep -- just in case.

For Schwindt blog news, this is Meghan signing off. Bye for now.

Fun with Grandma & Grandpa Schwindt

Searching for Owl in the Hundred Acre Wood

Taming the Bucking Bronco

Pictures and captions courtesy of Grandma Schwindt. Thanks

Congrats Julie & Al

Dettmer Weekend on the Bruce

Quiet time in front of the fish tank

Building at Grandma & Grandpa's property