Frontier Dreams: Independence

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Independence

Our Independence day this year was full of family time spent out in nature. Truly, is there anything better than that? Thankfully the temperature finally dropped down from the hundreds allowing us to actually enjoy the outdoors. We didn't get to actually go camping - Baby F is not quite ready for that but our backyard sufficed. That night was Little L's first time sleeping in a tent. I doubt it will be his last. The girls have spent the last couple of nights camping out in the tent on their own. Such memories they are building!

And speaking of independence...

This little guy of mine just turned five months (and has gained 10 pounds since birth!) and has decided that he is going to skip sitting up on his own and go straight into crawling instead. He does have a few older siblings to catch up with after all. Ack! Slow down, baby!!

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Melanie · 455 weeks ago

Your little one is growing so fast.... If you follow natural child development where the baby only takes up a body position out of themselves and not put there by and adult they always sit before they crawl, so he is right on track. Have you heard the work of Emmi Pikler?

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FrontierDreams 111p · 455 weeks ago

I haven't. Should I look into her work? My other three children sat long before they crawled so this seems so crazy to me.

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Bianca · 455 weeks ago

I love the watermelon and blueberry idea. Did you use a cookie cutter?

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FrontierDreams 111p · 455 weeks ago

Yes! Easy peasy but the children think the wands are the best thing ever!

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Carol · 455 weeks ago

The photos are a good look at your day. I am glad you chose to share them. It's great to see the baby progressing along. My granddaughter is 13 months and on the move all the time.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 455 weeks ago

Thank you! Oh my, yes, I can imagine your granddaughter is all over the place at that age! How fun!!

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Stacey · 455 weeks ago

It looks like your children had a wonderful day. Lovely photos! Backyard camping is so much fun for children!

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FrontierDreams 111p · 455 weeks ago

It is! I think they would do it every night if we let them!

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amothershares 33p · 455 weeks ago

What a special day you have created for your family, as ever. So many details, so much thought and love. You can see it throughout your blog. I bet they all had a wonderful time, creating special memories to treasure forever.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 455 weeks ago

Oh thank you so much! I hope my children feel the same way :)

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Jessica · 454 weeks ago

According to RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers - which I think is a philosophy you would enjoy) babies always crawl before they get into a sitting position. Your little one is so adorable!

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