Today Oliver experienced his first run. The side-waIks are finally clear enough from snow for a stroller So I ran while he rode in his Chariot. I was exhausted at the end due to being grossly out of shape, thank you again New England winter. Oliver apparently was even more exhausted than I was, he passed out half way thru the run.
Once we got back to the house it was warm enough to sit on our porch swing for a few minutes. Oliver was mesmerized by a pine tree blowing in the wind. It is probably the first pine tree he has ever seen. He then tried crawling out of my arms while spinning to look up at the big oak tree in our front yard, never mind the ten foot drop beneath him, he was blown away.
He just takes it all in and is amazed by the smallest things. Those five minutes on our porch with him made me 'stop and smell the roses' as they say. Seeing the wonder in his eyes is what blows me away.
I have been looking forward to turning him on to nature ever since I found out Alissa was pregnant. I love being outdoors and I want to share my love for the outdoors with my son for his benefit. I never thought how inspiring seeing him experience nature would be for me.
So sweet! I'm glad to see you are enjoying fatherhood so much!!!
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