yesterday was warm (relatively, but we touched 60!), sunny and dry! we headed to the playground after school for the first time in MONTHS! what a welcome adventure it was! i know you can still play on the playground when it's freezing and snowing, but it just isn't the same! actually we did hit the playground once while sledding, but really only to zoom down the snow-covered slides.
i was glad to see so many people out and about yesterday, taking advantage of the spring-like day. for those of you who live in climates where it is nice all year, i hope that you're taking advantage of every opportunity that you can!
is there anything better in the world for our kids than to let them play outside? they learn so much! not just about nature, and all the wonders of plants and animals and the sky, but they learn science lessons (what is spring, why is the grass wet if it didn't rain, can i go faster down the slide on my stomach than on my back), plenty of exercise (that's a given), and important people skills (taking turns, introductions, compromise, and how many boys can fit in the slide till one gets hurt). all this in a few hours at the local playground! and not to mention that it is all free!! isn't it great!
depending on the day, my favorite season is different. they all have such wonderful qualities and adventures awaiting. such is how i feel today about spring. and even though it doesn't start officially for another week or so, yesterday at the playground got me excited for all it's potential!
and the best part? there's no school today, it's even warmer and the 30% chance of rain has been out shined by a perfectly clear blue sky! we'll be at the playground!
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