Where: The Spectacles
When: August 2016
My Adventure
Companions: The whole MAP family including Velcro Dog and another Hike it Baby family*
“Let’s give it a go without the hiking pack today”
This weekend we went on one of my favorite, toddler friendly
hikes and thought Mini Monkey would be happy enough to walk for most of the way
on the flat, firm path. Unfortunately it was one of ‘those’ days so not only
did he not want to walk but he also needed a few cuddles for persuasion. After a
few ‘sit down negotiations’ and some edible bribery he decided that there were
lots more interesting things to be seen from Mr MAP’s shoulders and agreed to
go ‘up’. I’d like to say that the pace
picked up after that but it didn’t. This is what hiking with a toddler is all
about. For me, today was about watching Mini Monkey feel the ferns, realise that
his beloved honey is made by bees and see him have a good old chat about sticks
with Mr MAP.
The Giant Baby is finding the world a very interesting place
now and is getting very good at resisting naps. No more napping in the car on
the way to hikes and no more napping on hikes unless there is the constant rhythm
of continuous walking (clearly not today). After looking pretty perky for over two
hours beyond his regular nap time, he finally gave in and fell asleep on my
back just as we rounded the last bend before the car. To prolong this tiny gift
of a nap, I left Mr MAP and Mini Monkey at the car with another snack and took our
Hike it Baby friends to see the swamp. I have been along the board walk to the
bird hide in the swamp several times before but this was the first time I had
ever heard the wonderful chorus of insects and frogs that were singing today. It was so peaceful. Or maybe it was because there were no toddlers within earshot? Either way, it was a very relaxing end to a gentle adventure.
Edit: I had wanted to add a lovely video of the singing frogs but sometimes I'm techncally challenged (I can hear Mr MAP scoffing at the word 'sometimes') and I couldn't post the video (yet). One day I may figure this out and I'll come back and add it (promise).
Edit: I had wanted to add a lovely video of the singing frogs but sometimes I'm techncally challenged (I can hear Mr MAP scoffing at the word 'sometimes') and I couldn't post the video (yet). One day I may figure this out and I'll come back and add it (promise).
Comments from Mini Monkey:
Trees have sticks. Bees make honey for Monkey. I want stick...Please?
*I run the Perth branch of Hike it Baby so many of our
mini-adventures are going to be Hike it Baby hikes and other mini families.
Opening Hours: Never closed
Cost: Free
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