Payson Climbs ______

You fill in the blank because Payson is climbing just about everything these days. I feel like I should rename the blog "Payson's Climbing Adventures" but I am hoping that he starts to stay grounded a little more (yeah, right!).

Payson is now regularly climbing the activity table when we leave the room, even if only for only a minute. He also fearlessly tries to do it with us right there with him and apparently isn't yet scared of us firmly correcting him and taking the table out of the room for the rest of the day.





Madison is learning from Payson quickly. Although he is an inch+ taller than her, she is still managing to join him on the activity table for some team fun (hey, you only get scolded half as much if two are involved). He must be giving her a boost. She is also getting stuck on top of toys that she's now climbing and most recently fell, and got stuck, head first in the ball pit basket trying to climb on it.

Madison is also his partner in crime, whether she realizes it or not. She pushed their toy bike over toward the upstairs gate, and Payson happily climbed on top of it trying to figure out a way to get on the other side of the gate. We are watching this behavior very carefully because if it happens again then we need to remove these types of toys from the room if we are going to step away.

Speaking of pushing, this weekend Payson had a blast pushing Madison around on their toy bike. And I love it, not only because it's cute to watch them giggle together, but I know that it is a great way for him to burn some energy. Well, a few days later, Madison was kind enough to return the favor when Payson was sitting on his Tonka truck.

Hanging out in "Animal Alley" just before bathtime

Madison's new silly pose

Payson chillin' on the couch with daddy like a big boy

Hayden getting some love from daddy