On cold days, it’s so easy to stay inside. It’s warm inside and it’s so much effort to bundle up in coats and hats and mittens.
But sometimes I forget that kids love the outdoors regardless. They don’t care that it’s cold or windy. They just want to run and play. When I opened the door the let the dogs in, and the kids went lunging toward the door even though they were in bare feet and no pants, I got the hint.
Even Shep went flying for his locker and gathered up boots and his coat at the mere mention of going outside. And I’m glad we went. I needed the fresh air, too.