A Walk Around the Block

The weather here in Rhode Island is starting to consistently look and feel like SPRING! Yipppeeee!

Ryan wants to go outside ANY chance he can get. It's gotten tough to keep up with him though! He doesn't understand that he can't run into the street, and I'm having a hard time keeping up with him in my current "swollen" state, as Ric puts it.

So today, I lined up all the garbage cans, recycling barrels and lawn chairs to block Ryan's access from the back yard to the front. It looks a little silly now, but it's better than chasing him! :) I'll be sure to post pictures of the official "barricade" tomorrow.

But...there are times we venture into the front, and actually walk around the block! How do we do it? Well, holding his hand is pretty much out of the question because that doesn't last long. He just pulls away and changes directions on a whim whenever he sees a rock or stick on the ground. A friend from church recommended a harness that she found at Target. It looks like a little puppy backpack with a LONG tail!

Yep - we have a leash for this kid! Cruel? Maybe...but better safe than sorry I say! I don't really care about the strange looks I get from people, I know that my son is safe. (And when I get the chance, I'll be yelling at the neighbors to slow down while driving!) At least he's cute when he wears it! (Promise....pictures tomorrow!)