A Day With The Bean

May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.

Two weeks ago my sister took Mooch for a sleepover at her house, and Bean and I found ourselves with a whole free day, just the two of us.  I've become slightly obsessed with the Play At Home Mom blog and their simple philosophy to encourage learning and emotional growth through creative play.  A theme with all of their posts is letting your child take the lead and trusting in their instincts.  So I asked Bean, what do you want to do today?  You get to be the boss today.  And she said, go to Longwood Gardens and eat cookies and play in the fountains, then have a picnic in the living room.
OK

Yes, we can get a stroller so you can rest your little feet.

Yes you can paint with water on the walls (Longwood has amazing volunteers)

Me & my girls hands

Yes you can chase the leaping water for as long as you want.  I'm surprised these came out so clear, she was cracking me up.

Yes you can take pictures with the camera to show me your point of view. 

Yes we can eat cookies by the fountains and you can take my picture, and pictures of other interesting things ...

Yes you can help me pull up veggies for dinner when we get home

... and then have your dinner in a tent in the living room while watching Jumanji with Mommy.  I love you, baby girl.