The New Swingset

We gave in and purchased a swingset for the backyard. While there are many playgrounds within a short distance from our house, there's nothing quite like being able to run out your own back door and play for as long as you like. And we got a really good end-of-season deal. I'm not kidding. If you're thinking about buying a swingset, September is the time to do it. They are practically giving these things away!

I knew Daniel would enjoy many hours of fun on the swingset, but I assumed it would take him some time to warm up to the various features (rock wall, monkey bars, etc.) Boy, was I wrong. The first thing he did when he saw the swingset was to expertly scale the rock wall. I have no idea where he learned to climb like that, but clearly he has no fear.

We hung out in the clubhouse for a little while, and Daniel tried out his "binoculars" and steering wheel (where he's supposed to be driving the swingset, I have no idea). I was as giddy as he was, because as a child I always wanted a cozy clubhouse or treehouse of my own. In fact, I think I might be just a tiny bit more excited about it right now than Daniel is. But isn't that why parents buy these things for their children?

I can't wait to spend more time with Daniel in our own backyard, swinging high enough for our feet to touch the sky, eating lunch at the built-in picnic table, and playing make-believe in the clubhouse until the sun goes down. Did I mention how excited I was?