I think this week has been the earliest in my life that I have uttered “I wish it was spring already”. I’m so tired of cold weather, mostly because I love going outside. I miss going out to get fresh air without having to bundle up as though we’re headed for an artic excursion. Granted, I don’t always dress that way, but dressing a toddler for outside feels as though I’m wrestling a 24 pound baby seal into a jacket and a hat. Todays high is supposed to be 53 degrees, but with snow on the ground and sidewalks, even a walk outside will be a chore. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still go outside, because otherwise, I’ll develop a bad case of cabin fever.
I’ve always been a winter person, always relishing the cold, enjoying the snow, and wrapping myself in blankets cradling a cup of hot cocoa. But this winter, I’ve utterly despised the cold. It’s just hard to get out in with an active one year old. He doesn’t seem to have the tolerence for the cold that I do (hmmm… wonder why? Maybe he’s 200 lbs lighter?!?!) and gets quite fussy if he gets cold. I’ve gotten creative in our outings this winter, and I’ve tried to get out once a day. This week promises to be the best week for outings, as we start Gymboree this week, along with the other list of activities I have written out. But today? Today I’m stumped. I’m tempted to stay inside all day, but know that if I do, by the time Forrest gets home, I’ll be sitting in the corner, rocking to and fro, giggling quitely to myself as I slowly succumb to the mania.
So this is where I need your help… What are some things YOU do to get out during the dead of winter? What are some activities you do around the house that get your mind off of being stuck inside(and don’t say cleaning… I’ve already cleaned my house… I even bought a real mop!!)?
