So since Tyler is almost completely full force mobile (walking is on its way), he pretty much gets where he wants to go fast. Almost faster than I can get there, so besides putting away anything I know he can get to and will get to, I also have to watch for things that even I don't forsee. That kid is smart and fast! Things he definitely heads for are the stairs, places with doors he can open if it is slightly cracked and then go into, potted plants we have in our entryway, and Monty's dog food and water.
For now in regards to the stairs, we just have to make sure he does not go in that area. We have not bought the gates yet like we should have already, because heaven forbid we make our lives a little easier. That would just be crazy! I actually did buy a gate to put on the stairs, so hopefully we can get it up asap so we don't have to keep making sure he is not on his way to climb Mt. Everest. As for the doors, we constantly have to make sure we are closing all the doors. If there is somewhere we do not want him going and he sees that door open, you can bet he is heading straight there. One in particular is the bathroom door. I really have to train myself to close that door. If we are in the bedroom and I head to our closet to put something away, he will usually follow me in there and if I do not have the bathroom door closed, he is there by the time I am halfway in the closet realizing I forgot to close it. I am chasing after him in hopes that he has not pulled up on the toilet or something else gross to stand up on yet. Usually I can get to him before he touches anything nasty, but it is always a close call.
We are at a loss for the potted plants besides getting rid of them until he gets older. Anywhere we put them downstairs, he will get to them, and I really don't want to put them upstairs. Since they are fake plants with real soil, they don't really belong outside either. So I have not idea what to do with that one. With Monty's food and water, we usually leave it out all the time but with Tyler going after it now, we put it up if Monty is not using it. It is hard because he likes to graze and eat when he wants, but if we have to put it up, that makes it more of a challenge to remember to put it back down. He always tells us when he needs it, but still...
We are at a loss for the potted plants besides getting rid of them until he gets older. Anywhere we put them downstairs, he will get to them, and I really don't want to put them upstairs. Since they are fake plants with real soil, they don't really belong outside either. So I have not idea what to do with that one. With Monty's food and water, we usually leave it out all the time but with Tyler going after it now, we put it up if Monty is not using it. It is hard because he likes to graze and eat when he wants, but if we have to put it up, that makes it more of a challenge to remember to put it back down. He always tells us when he needs it, but still...
Here are some pictures I took when Tyler was "exploring his environment."
Tyler using one of his toys to get higher and try and reach objects on the coffee table...so resourceful!
Who Me?
Getting Under Mommy's Sink (We have locks on it now!)
What Looks Good?
Still Lookin'
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