Figuring it All Out

One of the best parts of being a parent of a toddler is watching them figure the world out one problem at a time. In the last week Ryan has really been on a roll, conquering obstacles in new and creative ways.

One of his biggest (and most favorite) accomplishments is his new ability to stack toys. He has always loved knocking them down and now he has figured out how to stack them so he doesn't have to depend on his parents who are astronomically slow. Everyday he is learning more about what sizes stack best, and how the placement effects balance.

My favorite creative moment happened on our way to the beach. We were in the car for a couple of hours and had set up the DVD player for him to watch but the sun was glaring on him and the screen. He didn't complain at all but you could see he was trying to get away from the heat. It finally clicked with him and he picked up his magna-doodle board and angled it in such a way that it blocked the sun both to him and the screen and he was able to enjoy his DVD in peace. I was so impressed I took a picture.