A Better Day

Friday was difficult. Declan was in a lot of pain due to toddler mollars coming through his gums. Poor little guy. He got so hot and feverish. He would reach out for me then just as quickly push me away and kick his legs, wave his arms and scream. Nothing like a tantrum, this little guy was in real discomfort. When he went down for his afternoon nap he didn't sleep long and he woke screaming and in tears. He made it through.

Today was a much better day.

This morning I took Declan to meet Gramma at Mountsberg. Thought he'd enjoy being outside and seeing the birds of prey. I already know he doesn't care much for the farm animals (confirmed again) but he seems to enjoy birds.

Got to show him eagles, owls, hawks ad falcons. 

He didn't care.

He was super happy to walk along the trails in the leaves. He had fun playing with stones. He barely noticed the birds were even there.

He did get to walk through the "Toddler" hay maze. He loved it.

For the record, it's not a maze if it's pretty much a straight line with a bend.

Lots of fresh air and he fell asleep on the drive home.

Then some lunch and lots of walking around at home and Declan was in for a nice long afternoon nap.

I actually had to wake him after 2 hours so that he'd still go to bed on time. He was so sweet when I got him up. Just wanted cuddles with mommy.

The rest of the day was mostly walking with some dinner squeezed in.  He was great all evening. Then he was in bed for 8pm as usual however...

He kept pulling the string on his music toy over and over...

Like water torture...

For 90 minutes...

Was losing my mind listening to it over the monitor.

He's just so determined.