Picnics and walks

We've had some awesome weather so far this Summer.  Perfect for lunchtime garden picnics!  Picnics have the added benefit of not having to clean the highchair and kitchen floor. Al fresco dining and no clearing up means everyone is happy!
When Rowan woke up from his nap, I gathered a selection of lunchtime nibbles (he loves having a selection of different items to chose from, although cheese cubes and raisins always disappear first!).  I have to be quick now as he can undo the child-lock on the fridge.  By the time I'd plated up our lunch he had already helped himself to a cheese and onion roll:

Serious business, this eating

We sat on the grass under our umbrella and enjoyed a platter of sandwiches, cheese, apple, tomato and pineapple.  Once the initial hunger was abated, Rowan then ran off to play in the garden, returning every now and then to take a bite of what he fancied

Buttons the Cow was invited to join us

Tangent wasn't invited

We had a fairly busy day, with walking Tangent in the morning, the picnic at lunch and meeting up with a friend and her toddler at the local park in the afternoon.  By bedtime Rowan was definitely ready for sleep, but insisted on his story.  He's really taken to books lately which is a relief as both Gareth and I get such enjoyment from reading, we really wanted to share this with Rowan. This evening I thought I should bypass his story as he seemed so tired.  Half an hour after leaving his room Rowan started crying.  When I went to his room to investigate he was sat on his bed and said 'book' pointing at his book shelf. Of course, I was happy to read him his story, and quite pleased that his bedtime story has become such an important part of his routine.  I'm sure his grandparents will recall trying to read him a soothing story whilst he darted up and down his cot, seemingly uninterested!  

Walking the dog. Sometimes he even shares the ball with Tangent