Earlier in the week, Emerson and Miss Sue made birdseed cookies. This was a wonderful (if messy) activity. We really appreciate how much time and care our nanny takes with the projects she does with Emerson.
The weather has been horrible though, so they weren’t hung out until today. We used a bit of hemp twine to make the loops.
Birdseed cookies
Hangin one on the holly
Cookies on the tree
The weather today was so nice in the morning (37F and SUNNY), so we spend a good deal of time this morning out and about. We walked down our dead end street and looked out into the farmer’s field to watch the geese.
Geese watching
We also “borrowed” our neighbors perfect climbing tree. This is Emerson’s first experience with tree climbing. She loved it. She was even hugging the tree branches and saying “I love you, tree.” She was able to nearly get up the first branch on her own, and she said “I’m like a little monkey.” LOL
Sittin' Pretty
On her perch
We went back on our afternoon walk, but the branches were too slippery, and she had her rain boots on…so it wasn’t a good mix for climbing.
One cannot underestimate the importance of frequent exploratory trips out of doors. Interacting with all the elements, feeling all the textures, the smells, the quality of natural light…all of these things shape the brain and attitudes of a child.
she LOVES those geese! she yells “hi geese” and they flap their wings back to her!
She is so freakin adorable!!!