First, she checks to see if anyone put mulch in the teeter-totter. Depending on the status, she will either fill it up for the next person or clean it out.
Second, she checks the steps of the big equipment to make sure they're cleared off. This is something she has done since the first time we took her to the playground near our house. She doesn't like when there is any dirt or mulch on the steps, so she places each individual piece through the holes in the steps. She will not continue to the next step until each step is cleared off.
Finally, she walks over to her favorite alligator to say hello.
Some days Lilli spends most of her time organizing. Pine cones belong outside of the play area, mulch goes the ground (unless the teeter totter is empty), and large pine needles belong in the grass. Finally, big pieces of bark are a victory in exploration.
It's interesting to watch her sort out where things belong and I'm always curious to where she came up with these rules. Since Dave and I are quite organized, it's not surprising that she has inherited this strange quirk and it's entertaining to watch.
"Indie Song of the Entry"
Just Like Heaven by Joy Zipper
