Sledding

Sliding down a snow covered hill with nothing but hard plastic under your butt is so exciting when experienced through childhood fun! Wish I could have been there, but kuddos to Eric for capturing the moment. Reports included a face-first, snow-gulping wipe-out without tears, which caused a Daddy-Son hat exchange. This may be the beginning of sending your kid off to an unknown, and possibly scary adventure. To be repeated this summer with the riding of a 2-wheel bike.

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I am pleased to report that it took four winters in young Simon's life to appreciate the snow! He now jumps into snow with or without the apporpriate attire, picks up and throws, creates snow angels, and flops down into it without a moment of hesitation. He's on his way to loving winter. He doesn't know that it's too cold and we sometimes tire of the snow and get cabin fever. Those are all learned theories that his young soul doesn't need to know yet!! He asks each day, "is it nice outside?" Only last week with temperatures way below comfort and safety levels for outdoor play did I say "no, it's too cold". His eyes only saw a sunny day with lots of snow in which to play.