Playtime at the Mall Park

After we survived drop off at the first day of school for the two Big Kids (i.e. Evan and Ashlyn Grace), we picked up Aunt Yvonne (to get her some new glasses) and headed to the Mall. The Little Boys were so patient at Pearle Vision while Aunt Yvonne selected two new pair of glasses (BOBO) that they were rewarded with some playtime at the Mall park. Let me just clarify that I only take them to this playground during the summer time because EVERY TIME I have taken any of the Fleming Flock during the winter time they end up with some germie-illness within 24-48 hours post-mall-visit. Colson was SO excited and this was probably Braxton's first time to just play with Coly here. Since Evan is too tall for the Gator Measure we never come with all four. But Coly and Braxton were under the height requirement:

They quickly took their shoes off and ran in for some fun.

I caught them both behind the big tree and grabbed this picture. Notice Colson LOVES to stick his tongue out when he knows he's having his picture taken (or make any random silly face). :) Gotta love his little personality.

Colson was adventuresome and all over the place. I was pleased to see that he was considerate of the smaller children on the playground. I used to be one of the Moms wondering why these "Big Kids" were at the playground and such a protective Mama Lion of her Baby Cub toddling around. But now I arrive to the playground with the "Big Kid" in tow. Hum....funny how times change.

But I'm still the protective Mama Lion. Braxton was playing King of the Boat (otherwise known as this is MY boat and you cannot come in) and a Bigger Kid joined him in the boat. I quickly took position within arms reach of the Bigger Kid so that I would intercede should HE decide that he wanted to be King of the Boat and dethrone my Baby Braxton. Not surprisingly, Braxton held his own, communicated with words (this Bigger Kid didn't really listen though) and gestures and kept his rank in the boat until he was ready to leave. I just love to see their little personalities when we're outside of the group of our familiar people. Notice Colson at the front of the boat...he would come check on Braxton in the boat off-and-on while running mock-twelve all over the playground. What a protective Big Brother.

It was a great time at the Mall Playground and an awesome opportunity for Mommy to just enjoy the youngest two Fledglings!