The sky was clear and day was shaping up to be pretty nice. It wasn't long before Tyler and Sydney wanted to be playing outside in the backyard. They have reached an age where we trust them a lot more to play independently and we don't have to be watching them 100% of the time.
Now Nana and Bapa's house is extra fun because of the yard toys -- in particular a battery powered ride-along Jeep. We would look out now and again and see Sydney at the wheel of the Jeep and Tyler walking behind her. They were making quite a good pair both content in their roles. That is just before things turned ugly. The details are a bit fuzzy but in the midst of a tranquil afternoon we suddenly glance up to see Tyler pinned under the back of the jeep with Sydney, her foot pressing the accelerator of the jeep to the floor, attempting to back over Tyler! Half of Tyler's body was under the back of the Jeep -- wheels spinning -- as he was yelling at Sydney to stop. Sydney, seemingly oblivious to the whole incident, just glanced around unsure what to do next until Stacy's shouts caused her to release the pedal. Tyler was extracted from beneath the vehicle and quick cuddle with mom calmed his shaken nerves and left him unharmed. Good thing drivers training is a good 11 years down the road!
