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February 22, 2004

Tractor Baby

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Today we went to the Seattle Home Show, an outing that became quite an adventure and a keen way to entertain a 20 month old little one. She loved walking around the big place, unafraid of large adults. She went in all the model homes. Her favorite spot was the closet behind the prop clothes. She pretended to take a bath in every hot tub I humored her by lifting her into (except for the ones that actually contained water). She was totally into the kids-size play cabin which included a kitchen set and a working door and window. The little garden displays with tiny foot bridges were popular. As you saw above she had fun driving tractors for pretend. She waved, said hi and flirted with a number of unidentified people at the show.
Later, we went to Woodland Park kids park, just off Phinney Avenue. I would show her how to climb up or over rocks and logs that were maybe too big for her and then she would try it. She did good and can now say the word mountain.
On our way home we stopped for ice cream which we shared in the car while in the parking lot. She was obviously getting tired. Sure enough, just seconds after putting her back in her carseat she was asleep.
Today I noticed that she is very diplomatic and not easily put off in play situations. She gladly yields to shouts of "mine" by other kids and is quick to find an alternative toy to play with. In interacting, she is quick to smile and say hello.
Watch her in motion (warning file size 700kb).

Posted by clappstar at February 22, 2004 09:30 PM

Comments

Hi Jonathan, Robyn and Darling Estella ---- What fun for Estella driving a tractor!!!! She looks like she is having a great time!!!!!! We love all the pictures you take Jonathan and even enjoyed the view from the shoe!!!! You are amazing and should put asll this into writing abook especially for children!!!!!!! Love you three so much and can`t wait to see you again!!!!! Gaba and Papa

Posted by: Gaba and Papa at February 28, 2004 09:47 AM

hello everybody!
it sounds like you had fun at the home show. i love the picture of estella "in motion!" how did you do that? did you just take a bunch of pictures in a row?
i love you guys so much!
auntie sarah :-)

Posted by: sarah at February 25, 2004 08:45 PM

Hi Jonathan,
That is a cute picture! Estella is so beautiful and it is so fun to watch her learn and explore. That looked like a fun day. We tried to call you Sunday. We would love to join you on one of your outings . We miss you all. We love you Mom

Posted by: cindy at February 23, 2004 09:07 PM