small play // intersection

our unplanned 'field trip' today was to an intersection. okay...that sounds very dangerous. but it wasn't. ;) we had so much fun. it was a nice unexpected playground. for a little guy obsessed with all things that move, there was so much to look. we were both so intrigued that we hung out for a little while to see the everyday things that were happening around us.


in the pic above - chase loved pushing the crosswalk button, esp. since it makes a sound when you push it and makes an even better sound to tell you that it's safe to cross.i love that he looks at me when things like that happen, waiting for me to explain what it is. :)

we saw a bazillion buses, trucks (including fire trucks), airplanes and bikes. buses and trucks cause him to breathe very heavily. he points at them, s.l.o.w.l.y. pants 'bah' 'bah' 'bah' for bus (or 'tah' 'tah' tah' for truck) in a soft whisper and then blows kisses to say bye as they drive by. it's precious. i want to bottle this reaction up and save it forever!

there was even a fountain near by, which he happily stared at for a little while. he loved feeling the water spray on his face when the wind blew. he stuck his hands in and giggled a little. *eww* - but, that's what little kids do right?

a picture of one of the flags we saw and touched (don't tell the store owner). i had to yank it (just a little!) so chase could reach it. he seemed to enjoy it so it was worth it. the second pic is of chase waiting for more buses to drive by. such patience when it comes to those big moving things. ;)