Alex had a great time at the pumpkin patch this past Saturday. There were many things to do, but since he was a little fussy when we got there he wanted nothing more than to be held and just watch from a distance. That got me a bit worried until I noticed the haystack. Patrick put him down on it and after seeing that it could be fun, Alex decided to run around and bounce in the hay. And what did they have right next to it but two tether ball games. He didn't really play much, but he loved watching the other kids whack the ball around the pole. This got his spirits up to enjoy the rest of the fun.
The train ride was his favorite by far. He rode it three times in a row! The conductor even did an extra circle during the last trip to mix it up a bit for him. He didn't really smile or talk, but his little tush was firmly planted and was not going to move until he had finished his ride. When the tickets ran out, I had to do some clever redirecting to the haystack and tether ball games to get him off. We were so proud of him since it is not like him to ride something like that without being on one of our laps and there wasn't even a slight hint of anxiety in him. He is such a big, independent boy now!
So for only $9, and a 20 minute car ride our little man got a full morning of fun. Needless to say he scarfed down his lunch and was more than willing to take a nap when we got home. Grandma Franklin was there when he woke up so his fun didn't end at the Pumpkin Patch either.
Ahh, I love autumn!
The train ride was his favorite by far. He rode it three times in a row! The conductor even did an extra circle during the last trip to mix it up a bit for him. He didn't really smile or talk, but his little tush was firmly planted and was not going to move until he had finished his ride. When the tickets ran out, I had to do some clever redirecting to the haystack and tether ball games to get him off. We were so proud of him since it is not like him to ride something like that without being on one of our laps and there wasn't even a slight hint of anxiety in him. He is such a big, independent boy now!
So for only $9, and a 20 minute car ride our little man got a full morning of fun. Needless to say he scarfed down his lunch and was more than willing to take a nap when we got home. Grandma Franklin was there when he woke up so his fun didn't end at the Pumpkin Patch either.
Ahh, I love autumn!
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