Backyard Fun

This month has been warmer and we've spent a lot of time playing in the backyard. The inflatable pool is blown up, and we got a slip n' slide for Will. They also like riding their big wheel and ride on toys outside. Emma actually went in the kiddie pool for the first time today. Last night she took her first bath ever, in over 13 months, without screaming the whole time, so I decided to try the pool too. I had to hold her in my lap and not let go, but she had fun! She splashed her hands and rolled the ball back and forth with Will across the water. It was a good time for all 3 of us. This week Emma also started crawling on all 4's for a foot or two. We're so happy to see some progress and that she is getting stronger. I took a short video before she plopped back onto her tummy to drag along (which she's really fast at!). Everyday she's up on all 4's a little longer each time. Very exciting! I'm hoping next will be pulling up to stand, which she still has not been able to do. She's up on her knees though a lot now, and very steady if we place her on her feet holding on to something, so there's progress there too.