First Day of Billygoats!

Here are the Billygoats in mid-hike through Glen Canyon. After about an hour of free play in the sandpile, a snack, and playing with big balls on the field, Angelica led a hike back as far as the creek bed.

The Billygoats learned how to slide down a hill and climb back up using a bear walk. They debated where the creek water went. They thought about what the funny post with holes is. They learned that they need to come when Angelica sounds the bells and that they need to stay with the group.

Jack held hands with Ollie for part of the hike. Ollie likes to screech shrilly, so Jack also learned the screech. It was all a little confusing for Jack who is used to our own routine in the park. He asked Angelica to go to the blackberry patch. The group did make it to a plum tree, but blackberry picking was not on the agenda. He was also disappointed that he could not stay longer at "Emma's tree." And he very badly wanted to be on the other side of the log in this photo. He did just fine with most tasks and requests and later in the day, I asked him what he thought of the Billygoats. "It's fun," he said.

Nana was busy sizing up the other parents who will be helping Angelica throughout the year. I'm sure they will be fine, especially when they don't have other parents to distract them from watching the kids. This is going to be a transition for Nana as well as Jack.