My daughter reminds me of this every time she brings me my shoes (some times not matching or season appropriate) and asks “Outside, Mama? Pweeeease?”. She has the most fun collecting leaves, asking “Whats dis?” and saying hi to the birds, bunnies and turtles we spot on our land. It brings me great joy that this is becoming our new normal and that her childhood memories will be of playing in the great outdoors. It also takes the pressure off of me and as much as I love a fun craft or activity, I am slowly getting over the mosquitos and sweat and enjoying our time connecting with nature and learning together. Simple doesn’t equal boring and I am really beginning to enjoy simple.
So, I think this weekend’s project might consist of me going through the mountains of toys and games and donating a good portion of them. Sticks, puddles and rocks are way more fun, anyways; no batteries required!
Join me in stepping back from Pinterest a little bit and getting outside with you family, won’t you? Enjoy the simple joys together and let us know some of the simple things you and your family enjoy doing in our comment section.
See you outside!