Take her hiking to the Y.
Help her make a brother sandwich, and let her kick rocks down the mountain.
Head to the splashpad to cool off.
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| "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard." |
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| "Oh hi, friend, that's a nice belly button you got." |
Visit a toy store with a scary mechanical horse.
Engage in some retail therapy after.
And there ya go - you have yourself a completely exhausted one-year-old.
*Disclaimer: end product might have a complete meltdown if not put down for a nap immediately following activities.
*Steps may likewise be applied to parents for similar, exhaustive results.
*Riley is wearing no shoes in any of these activities. I guess we likes to let our hair down on Saturdays. Speaking of which: notice her new haircut? I trimmed it while we were exploring our yard the other day, every time she squatted to inspect grass/bugs/twigs. Lets just say I'm glad she is too young to care.
Wait--how long has it been since you gave birth? And you hiked the Y? You're amazing!!! And Riley is so cute and sweet :) I love your little/big family!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Catherine! Its been almost a month. Luckily, I have a patient husband who lets me pace our hiking speed waaay down :)
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