Swing Bliss

 Carl and I have been debating and discussing swing sets for the past two years.  Although I fell in love with a low-maintenance, no splinter wood swing set made on the East coast with sustainably harvested white cedar, the cost was just too great.  We looked at other wood swing sets, but who are we kidding we will not keep up the maintenance required.  Our wooden fence is pleading to be re stained.

 So the beautiful wooden swing set was out, the wooden swing set was out so we were left with metal.  I've been eying a specific set for a few months, it's just 3 swing spots, no slide or climbing structure but in reality our yard is too small for a climbing structure.  The weight limit is 600 pounds which means us adults can swing on it too, unlike the slightly less expensive options from TRU.

 The swing set arrived in 2 boxes last night.  After double checking all pieces were accounted for, we set to work assembling the swing set.  We finished this morning and Elena is extremely excited; she was in bliss swinging away.

 The set is tall, 10' to be exact so the swing height is a smidge high for Elena.  She can wiggle on and it will be a good height to grow into.  I can attest the seats are comfy, even for me; I've never been a fan of the belt seat but I don't mind swinging on these.  The little man likes the rocking too. The middle spot is a trapeze bar and is too high for Elena to reach, we'll need to get some extenders.

 Daddy with a push.  Elena is still learning to pump.

Just hanging out in her world of bliss!