t h e . r i d i c u l o u s . p a n d a

it's finally just that side of spring that we have gotten up the gusto to start cleaning and prepping the balcony for planting and barbecuing. after silas's nap, i brought him outside to help out and enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. his only recent experience with our third bedroom has been waving goodbye to papa as he walks to the train on freezing mornings so it was interesting to see him exploring the possibilities of this whole other part of the house. but once he found the outdoor broom and dustpan it was all over.

on wednesday, we braved the west side to visit an old readerite friend and her baby. get a load of this sweetcake.

henry and silas swung side by side all morning long.

with a toucan as his guide, he takes in all of my shabbona.