The Park

So a couple times a week I take Caden to the park. I hit up various parks on base and around my neighborhood. If we don't make it to a park then I take Caden out back and let him run and play to his heart's content. I have a favorite park that's right down the street from me. I feel like it's mine and Caden's own secret little place. We walk in between two houses and walk along a path that's hidden by trees on two sides (I'm aware you can see a house in the background but I can pretend it's our own secret place right?!). The park is just a tiny little toddler park but it's surrounded by trees and it's always empty. I love it. We went there yesterday! Here's an adorable picture for you to enjoy:

Today we went to a fenced in park on the Army side of the base. We usually go there with friends or with daddy (when he's not working) but today it was just me and my boy.  I love going to the park with him! Buuuuuttt...it's incredibly boring. At first it's so fun! It's just us and he's so excited and he wants to play with me! But then he decides he's done with me and wants to play by himself. So then I just kinda stand there. I make it a point not to use my phone (except for pictures!!) while we're at the park. It is soon hard NOT to pull out my phone and check facebook or instagram (yes, I'm an addict) or text someone real quick. I want Caden and all my children to know that I'm always there for them. I'm always ready to watch their new "trick". I'm always willing to help them with their sand castles, I'll play tag or ice cream truck or whatever game they make up. I'll cringe as they jump out of swings, hang upside down from the monkey bars, climb to the top of the jungle gym. I don't want Caden to do something he thinks is just AWESOME and have him look over only to see me not even paying attention. I'm in no way saying I'm a "perfect" mom. I'm saying that I will always do my best to be there for my kids. Even when I'm bored OUT OF MY MIND. Hopefully our next trip to the park will include some friends! That way, when Caden gets sick of me, I'll have someone to talk to!:)

Yep, It's the third day in July and my son is wearing long sleeves, long pants, a jacket, and a hat. That's Alaska for you!