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Early Morning Walks September 25, 2006

For the past week, I’ve been taking my daughter G (4.5 years old) out for a walk first thing in the morning. She wakes up early (around 5:00 to 5:30 am!), and won’t go back to sleep. So I usually end up getting her up and changed, then playing with her until everyone else gets up (around 6:00 on weekdays, 6:30 or 7:00 on weekends).

For the past week, I’ve be putting G in a pram and going out for a walk. I figure I’m up early anyway, I may as well be getting some benefit out of it. She loves the walks, too.

Oh, and in case you think it’s weird that a 4.5-year-old needs supervision in the mornings and rides in a pram – G has Down syndrome. She can walk fine, but not for long distances and certainly not at a speed where I’m getting good exercise. She really enjoys riding in the pram and waving at other early-morning walkers and joggers.

Here are some recent photos:

A sunrise walk with the pram. Daddy and G, exercise, fun and father-daughter bonding.

When you live in a small coastal town with views like that, why wouldn’t you be up for sunrise?!

Comments»

1. holly - September 28, 2006

What a beautiful sunrise!

2. admin - September 28, 2006

Yeah, it’s even worth getting up at 5:00 am for!