Feb 26 2009
An Adventure Around Every Corner
We’ve had unseasonably warm weather in my neck of the woods this week. It’s February and yesterday it was around 70 degrees. Nice! I’m tired of being cooped up so my daughters and I decided to take a walk after lunch. It amazed me how many learning opportunities I found during that walk.
Let’s start with the big one: it was a great lesson in listening. Everyone passed, too. I went without the wagon or harnesses and relied on good listening… as in “stay close to mommy” or “stop so that car can back out of the driveway.”
We had a chance to talk about colors: “what color is that car?” and “what color is that sign?” We talked about litter. It was trash day and a lot of the trash ends up on the street rather than in the garbage truck. We came this close to a rabbit, but he got spooked by four toddlers, even though they were trying hard to be quiet. We talked about the difference between jingle bells and wind chimes. I’m still working on that one.
I’m pretty sure I wore them out. When we passed the neighborhood park they all pointed out the swings and slide but said they would rather go home and get a drink of water. It was a good day. It didn’t cost a dime and we had a lot of fun.
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Good for you!! We also had very warm weather yesterday and took advantage of some outside play. It’s so nice.
Kristi
www.raisegoodkids.today.com
Sounds like a great day! I’m always amazed at what a great time we have when we just go for a walk with no destination in mind. We’re relaxed and can just chat and see things that we normally miss. And OK, sometimes there’s a meltdown when “mean” mom won’t let the little one jump in every puddle because she’s soaked her clothes, but still, it’s fun.
Obviously my kids are grown but I love looking at your site to see what you and the girls are up to!! You write a wonderful blog!! Keep up the good work!