First Time on Play Set

Yes, so tons of blood, sweat, and tears (literally, all three of those came into play! lol) went into the production of Ramsey's play set.

Even though it wasn't QUITE finished on Saturday (we still needed to push the pea rock onto the pad and level it), we decided to let Ramsey see it and play on it.

When he first saw it, his eyes lit up like a Christmas tree!  There was so much to see; swings, a slide, a tunnel, a climbing wall... and a big pile of pea rock!

When Ramsey first "tried out" the play set when it was in town at its former home (a few months ago), he didn't know how to use the rock wall or the climber to get to the tower; we had to help him.  Knowing this, I had planned to build a "normal" set of steps for him.

Eric first veered Ramsey to the climbing wall.  He showed him how to monkey his way to get to the tower, spotting him.   We may wait until he's a little bit bigger to show him how to use the rope with the climbing wall.

 He was sure using his little muscles, finagling his way to the top!

Ta-Da!  He made it!

 Then, he blasted through the tunnel.

And down the slide, he went!

After the first time, it was all Ramsey... no help from either of us!  I was amazed at how this kid could climb!  Eric said he knew he'd be able to figure it out quickly.  lol

 Around and around he went, climbing, crawling, sliding, then running back for more... over and over..!  He started to look like a little master, maneuvering his way up and through the course.

 He was so proud of himself!  And... so were we!! 

He had to add in some King of the Mountain time on the pea gravel pile.  He had so much fun climbing up to the top, then tumbling, scooting, and sliding down the hill.

By the way, he was fine - cried for about a second (after he bonked his head).

Oh wait... he found some sticks.

Then, back to the play set for more climbing, swinging, and sliding!  Since he's doing so well without the steps, I may just take a break and not bother making them.  I will, however, add a fireman's pole in its place (just next to the slide)!  That'll probably be a "next year" project.

Yup, there's that big blup of spilled stain I was telling you about... Yeesh.

 

After all of the playtime in the rock pile and on the play set, little Doodlebug needed a bath (the second one of the day!).    

After all of the hard work getting this project completed, it was well worth it.  :-)