Audrey's favorite after work routine is going to the park. The time difference has thrown us off a bit, as it gets darker much earlier than it used to. This cuts Audreys park time short and I feel a little bad about that. For the most part, kids at the park are friendly and she has a select few of friends she sees regularly. However there are a handful of kids who dont really play well with others. If i catch it ill say something, but i notice most the time its lack of good parenting skills which is why the kids act the way they do. I believe firmly that it all starts with the parents. I do have to have a talk with Audrey and let her know that not all kids want to play with others. This is something she has found hard to understand. I see that it really hurts her feelings. Ive come to learn that i cant always be at her rescue. As much as i dont like it, she will get her feelings hurt and will need to grow a thick skin. I cant always be there to protect her feelings and these are great skills for her to develop on her own. Below are some videos of Audrey and her normal activities. Shes not playing in the sand or sliding down slides. This little girl is doing what she does best; climb, hang and swing. I like to think of it as her conditioning skills for her upper body strength. And she doesnt even realize it ;)
