On the Road Again

We are heading down to Florida on Friday, for our second annual "extended visit." Last year, Daniel was just 7 months old, and not yet mobile. He was sitting up on his own and starting to do some pre-crawling rocking, but that was it. We could leave him on the floor in the living room, grab something from the kitchen or bathroom, and be relatively certain that he'd be in the same place when we returned. Not anymore. A year later, the issue isn't how to get him to move on his own, but rather how to get him to stay still! Luckily, the house is only one level and there are no stairs to worry about. Check that one off the list.

Daniel will no doubt want to explore every room in the house, including the sun porch. What will be fun is to allow him to move around outdoors. Whether we're at the pool, at a playground or park, or at a zoo or science center, Daniel will gain a new perspective of South Florida. Last year, we dragged him everywhere in his infant seat. He spent most of his time looking up at our faces, and keeping himself entertained while we dined. This visit should be a much more interactive experience for him, and I'm sure he'll enjoy it immensely.

We plan on hitting zoos, parks, and museums from Boca to Fort Lauderdale and beyond. We'll have some down time, for certain, and be sure to fit in our daily walks and trips to the pool. Instead of simply coming along for the ride, however, Daniel will be an active participant in our daily activities. He's a little person now, a fun companion, and his reactions are sure to be priceless.