More Places to Sit

One of Garrett's newest "favorites" is climbing onto the fireplace hearth to sit and eat a snack or read a book. In the beginning we attempted to discourage him from doing this. We tried placing items in front of the hearth to keep him off (which became an eyesore), then we placed over-stuffed pillows on top of the hearth to make it too high to climb onto (which he quickly learned to pull off). So we finally gave in and turned this new fascination into a teachable moment. Garrett now knows that he is to sit on his bottom and carefully turn himself around to get off the hearth. He's done a good job of being careful...but has forgotten a few times, which has resulted in a crash and a bump or bruise. He's a tough little guy, as most of them time when he takes a tumble, he'll just pick himself up and try again! Needless to say, I don't anticipate lighting any fires this winter!
Another favorite spot for Garrett is in his cabinet. We decided to let Garrett have his own cabinet in the kitchen that he can get into - while all other cabinet doors are child-locked. I keep my Tupperware lids and some bowls that cannot be damaged in the cabinet, which Garrett loves to pull out and (sometimes) put back. He also likes to clear out everything & climb in. He's such a little nut!