Baby Elvis and the Great Outdoors

This morning, Karston added a new skill to his Elvis routine: a little balance. Rather than let his arms dangle as usual, he put them out every time he needed to stabilize! Of course I made sure he didn't topple, but he needed me less than usual.


This afternoon, Karston went for his first kayak ride in our tandem sea kayak. When I put on my life preserver, the adjustments were too big ... because the last time I was on the kayak, I was enormous months pregnant. Mommy and Daddy enjoyed the ride, while our terrier-mix Emma was beside herself with delight. (She's so lean that she sinks without her life preserver, but she loves to be on the water.) However Karston didn't like it, despite a hat to keep the sun out of his eyes. Karston, the Baby Bjorn, and I had to go back to shore early.


Yesterday's outdoor adventure was better received: Karston's first hike! We hiked to the top of Oconeechee Mountain, to the old fire tower, and to the Eno River overlook. Bouncing in the Baby Bjorn from hiking beats very gentle rocking in the kayak, I suppose. So we'll stay on land for a while, and hope he warms up to water later.