Grant Park Ladies

I took Cedar to Grant Park today to meet up with a good friend and a couple of kids that she was babysitting.

I'd never been to Grant Park (or Grant High School) before, since I don't live on that side of town, and have no reason to go all the way over there. This, however, was definitely a good addition to the summer of getting out more and doing things.

The park's really nice. It's huge, and there's lots of paths and shade trees and fountains. There's all these Beverly Cleary sculptures. It's right next to the high school, and there's a public pool as well. The kids had swimming lessons, and after that, we hit the playground and had a big ol' time. The babe, of course, is too young and non-mobile to do anything other than watch, yet, but the girls waved and giggled at him, and smiled, and fussed over him, and had him so smiley, I'm pretty sure he forgot he was teething and supposed to be Mr. Grumpy Pants. He had a blast watching all the other kids, and I would love to take him in the pool sometime.