Feeding Ducks

Little C's nap ran later than usual yesterday, but we still managed to attend to our fun errands.  Our trip to the library was a success...if you count borrowing a Barney DVD as successful. And a Dora DVD and one called I Can Go Potty.  Yeah, no books for the baby this time round.  I tried to steer her away from the movies, but it was pointless.  Luckily, she has lots and lots of reading material at home.

I actually managed to hastily grab three books for myself, although I really didn't get to choose them in the most literal of sense.  They kinda chose me by jumping into my hand as I gathered up my toddler and her many movies.  Luckily, one was a book I have been dying to read! Darkly Dreaming Dexter. It is the book upon which the television show is based.  Well, the first in the series.  As a fan of the show (though not the last season so much...something I know most Dexter fans agree with me on), I have really been wanting to read this book.  Score!

We also made it to Grandma's house for a short visit, and then stopped at the park to feed ducks.  FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. Seriously, my kid is going to be 2 in a few short months and I had never even taken her to throw bread at ducks.  Mommy fail.

So bread throwing we went! It took us a bit to actually find some ducks.  The foliage between the path and the river was dense, and we had to double back to even find an opening.  Lo and behold we came upon the perfect duck feeding spot (I'm guessing that is it's intended purpose), and made our way forth.

At first, the river was duck-less.  I threw out a crumb of bread and was immediately set upon by two feisty ducks.  Success.  Two turned in to countless.  A few brave ones hung out on the platform with us, even though I tried to shoo them away.  I'm not even sure why I bothered.  Something about duck germs and worry over them biting my baby was running through my head.  I wasn't actually worried about these things, but I was worried that I was just ignorant of the fact I should be worried.  So.  It was fine.

The ducks sure loved their mid-afternoon treat of dry hot dog buns!

We also played in the trees a little bit.  They were irresistible.

I am a Neglectful Blogger

Pssssh.  I sure have neglected this blog.  Probably because it's hidden.  Well, not hidden exactly.  But if no one knows about it, it's certainly could be considered to be in hiding.

See, the thing is, who would read it? I have no grand idea as to what I should put in this blog. There is no unique angle that I am coming from.  I am just me.  Typing at my computer.

At this moment, I am upstairs in my house, sitting at my desk.  My grand old (100 years + if I remember correctly) roll top desk.  It pretty much rocks.  Thanks, Dad.

My baby is napping.  Can I even call her a baby anymore? She's a BIG GIRL.  She will be two years old in a few months.  She is silly and sassy and smart.  She is my everything.

After nap, we will have a snack and then head to the library.  My little lady is kinda trying to push me into potty training and we need to pick up a fun instructional DVD from the library.  Mommy is not really ready.  Potty training brings all sorts of complications.  If your kid wears diapers and you are out shopping they can piss away.  Go for it, kid! I'll just change ya when we get home.

If, however, your kid wears underwear, you need to make a beeline to the bathroom.  Fast.  Toddlers are not known for patience...not when it comes to peeing, or anything really.

So, we are currently in the beginning stages of potty training.  Ugh.

After library, we will go pick up Grandma and head to the park to feed ducks.  I've got some stale bread.  Of course I do.

As a reward for reading this far, here are a few pictures of my sweet lady!