POD loves having the freedom to run around so it’s great when the weather allows outdoor play. Normally we’d venture further afield than the garden but having just had surgery, and what comes with it, I was a bit of a wobbly Bob.
After a period spent running up and down the garden, POD was in the bushes and clambering across *what should be* flower beds in no time. It’s great to see her face light up when she spots something she’s not seen before, like a “bobin”. As inquisitive as ever, she will ask “whatsatt?” at every available opportunity. This coupled with the familiar cries of “ae-ro-plane”, “backbird” and “peegin”. The “skirrell” has usually made a run for it before she steps outside. Her vocabulary is incredible really considering she was two on Christmas Day. 
She said “I don’t want that either” the other day. Amazing to think this time last year she couldn’t talk at all.
POD absolutely adores her sandpit which is sand free and full of water. And a few stones. She will sit on her little chair filling buckets and pots, distributing the water around the garden. The compost bin and patio usually have a good splattering.
Whilst POD is a stickler for picking up the minutest spec of dirt in the house, she enjoys getting messy. And in preparation for potty training, she likes to strip. It was inevitable after a brief spell pouring water on her shoes, the majority of her clothes would be off.
Sitting on her chair, she grinned the widest grin as she poured water on her naked legs. A mix of utter joy and shock as the coldness of water from the outside tap hit her skin. It was amusing enough to try again. First she used a sieve, closely followed by a boat and rather bravely a bucket.
Cries of “cold” were met with raucous giggles as she picked up the pace with her water distribution. Before long her arms were soaked, as was her torso and her hair. Hearing a toddler laugh and laugh like that is so infectious. A simple yet brilliant moment.
This post is for Magic Moments over at The Oliver’s Madhouse. We’re also linking up our outdoor fun with Country Kids at Coombe Mill.
Watching your child play and discover simple pleasures is indeed a magic moment. Your daughter is just gorgeous and the photos really show the fun time she was having x
Thank you very much Nichola, she had a great time 🙂
Wonderful fun in the sun, don’t forget to link to Country Kids too, outdoor fun at it’s best going on here.
The simple things in life, she had a great time. Have linked up to Country Kids too 🙂
How lovely! It still amazes me how they can find something new and wonderful in a familiar place – a really eye opener for us grown ups! I can just imagine she has the best giggle! x
It’s just great watching their first experiences and listening to what they say. Thank you so much, she has a great giggle 🙂
awww Charly was a fab post and some amazing pictures! thanks for linking up again with #magicmoments
You’re welcome, a simple garden post that made POD giggle her socks off *literally*
Sometimes it’s truly amazing (and quite refreshing in some respects) watching a child playing. You can see they have that enthusiasm about life that we, as adults, have lost most of the time. Every single thing, especially when new, is a new wonder to discover for them. There are times I would really wish to have that capacity again.
The pictures are really great and your daughter is a real beauty!
What I lovely comment Katia, thank you. It really is great seeing things through the eyes of a toddler 🙂
It is beautiful to see, as someone else pointed out. At times, I can watch the wee man for hours, I am mesmerised. Lovely post
Thank you, it’s so great watching what they’re doing. I could watch POD for hours too 🙂
all your photos are so lovely! 🙂
Thank you so much Anna – keep taking too many 🙂
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