It was a lovely Saturday morning to spend in the park. Sometimes though the wee man struggles with the crowds that the sunshine brings. He feels he should be able to dictate who uses which equipment which meant lots of shouting of no and tears. Even with other parents being sympathetic I struggle to be patient. I try to explain about taking turns and sharing but reasoning with a two year old is never easy. Somehow distracting him to see the ducks clears the air. Tears and frustration though are quickly renewed with the lack of bread which was in my bag yesterday so why not today? The snack meant for the wee man is suddenly appropriate food for the squirrels. He chases the squirrels and thankfully we find peace with sticks and leaves.
Great photos - and Little A was just the same when when she was two - she thought the whole playground was her's too! It's amazing the power of the stick when it comes to distraction!
ReplyDeleteHis concentration while playing with them was pretty impressive. I hope he grows out of it before the Summer when the parks will be heaving!
DeleteHe is just too cute! And carrying round a stick three times the size of him - lol x
ReplyDeleteI always say that he is lucky he is cute when he tests my patience! he was determined to pick up that stick (tree branch) and there was no stopping him. So I just watched and took pictures :)
DeleteMy two are very possessive of their parks and play equipment too!!
ReplyDeleteThere is comfort in knowing that mine is not the only one :)
DeleteLovely photos, and you cannot beat a good stick!
ReplyDeleteThat is for sure! thanks x
DeleteOh two year olds love sticks as you saw with us at Hampstead Heath which featured in my Silent Sunday. Bless him. Your photos are always so super xx
ReplyDeleteHe loves playing with sticks and thankfully it distracted him and he was so focused on what he was doing as well.
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