Picnic

Daniel's really getting into pretend play, and his favorite thing to pretend (since our trip to Austin) is to have a picnic. We have a picnic almost everyday! It usually involves getting out a blanket, laying it on the carpet, and smoothing it out so that it's "really nice." Then he has to invite Bear, the two Spicy's (his dogs), the occasional penguin or giraffe, and, of course, Mommy or Daddy. We all sit around, and Daniel makes us something to eat. He's pretty good about changing up the menu. We've had pasta, tacos, pancakes, etc.

The other day I walked in our room to find David and Daniel under a tent made from blankets, pillows, string, and clothespins. The two Spicy's, Bear, David, and Daniel were all enjoying a picnic in the tent, complete with background music. Daniel was busy making pizza with broccoli and zucchini on top and would serve everyone with a spatula he'd managed to sneak from the dishwasher. Luckily they let me join the picnic (even serving me some pizza), and I could have stayed there all day.