Desperate
I knew winter would be a test of my stay-at-home-mom-ability, as we’re more cooped up, I have to get more creative at entertaining two kids and fight off a strong urge to pack my car and family up and drive until it’s warm outside. I feel like all northerners get antsy for spring around this time, but this year I really feel like I may lose it if it doesn’t stop snowing or feeling frigid soon. So we’ve been trying to ignore the freezing temps and do spring things anyway.
Like trespass at county parks that stayed closed all winter, making the only set of tracks on acres of untouched snow.
We livened up trudging though the snow by strapping snow shoes on Addy’s feet.
Addy’s Papa bought her those snow shoes last year. This is the first time her feet were big enough for them.
We broke out beach toys and tried them in the snow instead of the sand.
Crosby dug out his Fisher Price golf clubs and used them to beat the crap out of the snow.
We scraped snow and ice off of swings and slides.
Addy was super excited about this.
We ate ice cream cones outside without fear of drips.
And then we went back inside, because it’s really frigging cold out.
Totally understand Liz! You do what you got to do. Just told Wyatt we will need to stay in the play yard this summer because I can not run after him and Reagan down the sidewalk and care for Piper. He cried. He said he would help me but not sure what help means. Enjoy! Hope to see you soon. Love to you all and Jinny. We are all ready for spring here. Stay at home mom (grandma) is not as easy as people think.
I love this! Good for you for being brave and getting outside despite the non-ending winter weather. I love that last picture of Crosby with his cone…he is such a little Joey!!
I’m not sure if you’re familiar with this website, but Stacey recommended it to me and it has tons of good ideas of things to do indoors until spring finally arrives! Good luck!
http://www.productiveparenting.com
Trespassing, pounding on stuff with clubs, and eating ice cream? Best day (and mom) ever.
You guys are the best. Thanks for the props, even though 2 of you live in way warmer climates and get to do this kind of stuff any day. Julie – I know what you mean about having to keep everyone corralled. It’s hard enough chasing after 2 kids going different directions, let alone keep an eye on a third one. I give you so much credit for watching 3 kids at once!
I second, Ky. Best Mom ever!
Hey Gail: Erin sez Liz is a better mom than you were!
That pick of Addy in the swing is great! I think we live in one of the only places that doesn’t close it’s ice cream stands in winter. Glad to see your teaching Crosby how to be a true Wisconsinite.
The domes, Liz. Pack those toddlers up and unleash them for an afternoon of running up and down the desert dome paths…or the tropical ones…not many people go during the week…used to do it with charlie! miss you here, still!
Mary!
It’s so nice to see that you visited the blog. And great suggestion. The Domes would be a perfect field trip. Hope you’re well.