Outdoor Play: Winter Holiday

We took a short holiday this week to get out of the city and show Muffin some nature. It was chillier than she's ever experienced, having lived her whole life in South India. But we think she had fun. We went to Shillong, Meghalaya, in North East India, that little part of India that sticks out between Bangladesh and Bhutan. It was amazing there. I'll be posting more about it on my other blog, Where in the World Am I? this weekend, but for now, some of our outdoor highlights.

Outdoor Play is hosted by Greening Sam and Avery.

Outdoor Play: The Dirt Bar

We have a small patch of grass outside of our house with an even smaller raised garden around two sides of it. I've left one part of the garden free of plants so that Muffin has a place to dig in the dirt. I call it the Dirt Bar. It took several months for her to learn to play with the dirt rather than eat it, but now she's an expert. She bellies up to the bar with a shovel in each hand and goes to work.

Outdoor Play is hosted by Greening Sam and Avery.

Outdoor Play: Scooter Practice

I'm a little late with my Friday postings this week. I had a work project that took up most of my time. But on Saturday afternoon we carved out some outdoor time. After a family walk, Mike reminded me that I still haven't learned to ride my scooter yet. Both cars were out at the mechanic's so the driveway was empty and the sun was in just the right spot so the driveway was shady. Perfect for scooter practice.

I'm afraid to ride my scooter in India although I'd like to ride it somewhere, someday. I'm trying to be brave and do new things so that Muffin learns to be brave too, rather than a 'fraidy cat like me. She loves scooters and I know she will love the day we eventually let her ride one for real. This is her practicing:

She and Mike explored the plants and slimy water on the side of the driveway while I practiced starting the scooter and putting it in gear. (All done very, very carefully with Muffin clear out of the way.) 

It's good for her to see me trying new things.

Outdoor Play is hosted by Greening Sam and Avery.