I have rediscovered the secret of a really relaxing Sunday afternoon. Here’s my current recipe:
Take one very active toddler, a dirty house, several phone calls and a people-related activity. Set the house to rights while talking to everyone who calls, exercise the toddler outdoors and complete the people-related activity by 1 p.m.
Then, put the tired toddler to bed and take a 2-hour nap.
That’s a relaxing Sunday afternoon.
I think just being able to go outside has really improved my outlook–and the 4 1/2-mile walks I’m taking with J’s sitter are SO nice. I feel good for getting my body in motion and it’s just nice to chat between huffs and puffs up and down the hills.
And J…J is loving the outdoors. I mentioned to my dad that he doesn’t seem to be too worried about staying close to a parent and will walk far enough away that he’s practically a speck against the brown sea of grass. Dad suggested that we put up snow fence for a play area so that we don’t have to tie him to our jeans when we are out in the yard weeding.
And, yes, I’m just kidding. I haven’t tried that. Yet.
Anyway, the snow fence is a good idea–ugly, but cheap and flexible. And with kids, I’ve learned that’s important!
starfish says:
Nothing wrong with doing that on a Saturday too…it’s what we did yesterday (it rained today). Isn’t great that just a little while out in the fresh air knocks them out good? I actually got a little sewing project done during nap time!
J is getting so big - he looks so much like seamonkey in that picture!
April 6th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Donna At Blessed Nest says:
we love the outdoors too!! What fun!
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April 7th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Sara says:
oh how cute he is! He’s growing up!
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April 7th, 2008 at 5:25 am
MelodyA. says:
I think people get down in the Winter because they can’t get out and exercise. Good for you. And what’s a snow fence?
April 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Carrie says:
That kinda sounds like our Sunday!!! Me and Lillian are really enjoying the outdoors!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:46 am
megan says:
he looks like he knows exactly where he’s going!
April 7th, 2008 at 8:49 am
carrie says:
perfect sunday! he is so cute - a boy with a purpose!
April 7th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Jaimee says:
Sounds like an awesome Sunday–especially the part about the nap–I’m jealous! :)
April 7th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
C says:
I am so behind on reading, I come here and baby J done gone and got his hairs cut. Still cute as a button though!
April 7th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Kat says:
I totally agree - being outsides makes a huge difference in my perspective.
What a beautiful picture; he is so, so cute! :)
April 7th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Maggie says:
I am with you 110% - being able to get outside improves my outlook like nothing else. Except for exercise…but getting outside for some fresh air is so much easier!
Great shot - he is starting to look so grown up!
April 7th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
phyllis says:
what a great pic! love the yellow sweatshirt!
April 7th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
arizaphale says:
He just gets cuter and cuter!
April 7th, 2008 at 11:03 pm