The other day, after dinner, I was cleaning up the kitchen while Eric took the babies into the living room, shutting the gate behind them. He was on the phone with his mom, and the babies were just playing.
After he got off the phone, I heard him calling for Erin. No reply. He hunted for her in her “hiding” spots. No Erin. I came into the room just as he was looking behind the couch. Still no Erin.
The gate at the bottom of the stairs was shut, so she couldn’t be upstairs. Could she?
He raced up the stairs, calling Erin’s name. And before he reached the top, she poked her head around the banister, grinning happily.
It turns out that Erin now climbs up the first stair, pulls the gate shut behind her and then happily goes on up to explore the second floor unsupervised.
This morning, it happened again. I was in the kitchen cleaning while they played in the living room with both gates shut (I thought).
This time, I found her rocking happily in the little rocking chair in the loft.
I think my ilfe is going to get really exciting from here on…
I hate to be the one to tell you but gates and other “baby proofing” items are just a false sense of security…Children are much smarter than we are!
OH my! What a daredevil! 🙂
I SO love hearing about the twins’ exploits, because it tells me what’s just around the corner! Glad Erin was okay… it’s simultaneously thrilliing and horrifying at how clever they can be, isn’t it??
Oh, Shannah. I remember vividly feeling panicked when the twins learned to overcome one of the “safety and sanity” measures we had instituted around the house. At least you don’t sound panicked yet. And in the encouragement department, you’re still lots smarter than her, so you’ll come up with a successful mode of discipline and training to keep her safe. And you sane.
Too funny!! I know it’s terrifying when you can’t find them, but that’s one smart little girl! And to think that she thought to close the gate after herself! You’ll have to keep an eye on her all the time!!
I know it wasn’t funny at the time……but HAHAHAHAHA! Love it when they outsmart us.
What smart babies!
Awww such a cute mental image, if not probably momentarily terrifying for you and Eric! I think you are right about having your hands full!