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11 November 2021

Bechtel Park, Waterloo, ON

     My mom always confers with David and Miriam about where we should go for a walk, and I was glad that they chose Bechtel Park. That's where you can see an Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) and that is very special.

     It occurs to me that I may have seen a screech owl more times than anyone my age.

     My Mom always tells me the correct name - no baby talk - and David says that he is going to make sure I learn the scientific name too!

     High expectations for a little girl not even eighteen months old yet? No! I can do it.

     I sometimes worry about adults. They see a stone, and only see a stone. Yet there is so much that is interesting about it.

     I know before they give it to me they will say, "Don't put it in your mouth!" Sometimes I make like I am going to just to see their reaction. It's pretty predictable.

     My Mom always brings delicious snacks for me and I was happy to see that a squirrel had found something good to eat too.

     At Bechtel Park there is a playground and it was fun to go down the slide.

     Miriam is always there with her camera to get lots of good pictures.

     It's great when David lifts me up to the top of the slide, because the space from one step to the next is about half as tall as I am and it's hard work.

     I can go down fast!

     Whenever I need a helping hand it's there.

     Can't let go of my apple.

     I am always sad when it's time to go home for lunch, and Mom insists that I have a nap too.

     But next week will soon be here. So bye until then David and Miriam.

19 November 2021

Waterloo Park, Waterloo, ON

     This park has a playground with lots of different equipment, and it looks like they are building a brand new one too.

     The slide is my favourite, but it's great to try other features also.

     I think I have style don't you?

     They even have pigs in the sandbox, and they don't squeal when you sit on them and pull their ears.

     I bet it would be fun to ride on the back of a real pig. That wouldn't be "boaring" ! Ha!Ha!

     Mom obviously enjoys the playground too.

     I think David is as old as the dinosaur, but don't tell him I said that!

     Once again, it's time to say goodbye.

     What a great time we had together.

02 December 2021

Laurel Creek Conservation Area

     Did you know that tamaracks are the only conifers that shed their needles in the fall, just like deciduous trees? Now they are all golden and beautiful.

     Look at that carpet on the road. I bet many people have never seen such a spectacle. I have and there are three adults with me to tell me all about it.

     I think that Black-capped Chicakdees (Poecile atricapillus) is my favourite bird. They come to see me every time, and even though David forgot to put seed in his pocket, they still paid us a visit.

     There was a really cold wind and I had a runny nose at times, and my Mom kept trying to wipe it. It didn't bother me and it can drive a girl crazy when an adult keeps trying to do that.

     And it didn't deter the chickadees either!

     Sometimes I think David has magic fingers and he is transferring them to me. I am really happy when we all go out together.

     I am pretty good at making funny faces.

     It always makes the adults laugh!

     What is more exciting than a puddle of water? Adults just walk by but children know it's there to be splashed in. So that's what I did.

     Miriam takes great pictures so that my Dad and all of you can see what I have been doing.

     My Mom was getting ready to put me in my car seat to go home, but I wasn't quite ready. I wanted to go to David and play with the zippers and toggles on his coat.

     That gets me a few more minutes before we have to leave.

     

     Sooner or later we really do have to go (so my Mom says, and she's in charge).

     I think I am pretty lucky to be able to enjoy these outings each week. What do you think?

     See you all again soon! Hugs and kisses from Lily.

Post script: Someone made the comment to Miriam recently, on Facebook if I am not mistaken, that you can't choose your family. "Yes, you can" retorted Miriam. I think we chose pretty well, don't you?