Have Hat, Will Travel

Ever vigilant against the possibility of sunburn, we bring a hat for little RR whenever we go out with her, and we usually put it on her head before opening the door. She has quickly picked up on this cue, so now if she finds a hat (of any size) she seizes upon it eagerly and marches towards the door. In a pinch, some non-hat items have also been pressed into service this way.

When we visited her Ohio grandparents last week, she got hold of one of my mother's hats and made a beeline for the door. She was clearly anticipating further exciting outdoor adventures, though the poignant gaze over her shoulder suggested a worry the door might never open.