The sunshine is deceiving today. It looks so warm outside but when you step outdoors, SURPRISE! It's rather chilly, no, it's cold for one who has not quite adjusted to the new temperatures.
So I let the kids have a lunchtime picnic on the kitchen floor. Everyone ate without complaining about anything. That was worth the extra effort. (We also didn't have to clear the table of our school work that wasn't completed.)
This month's virtue is GRATITUDE. We're finding all kinds of ways to be thankful. Our mealtime prayer is always important to remember even if we're picnicing.
Beach towels can be used for many things...including a cold weather picnic!
1 comment:
How cold was it? I Norway we say there is no such things as bad weather - just bad clothes. In Amilie's daycare they spend some time playing outside no matter what the weather is like. Monday the temperatures where below 0 celsieus which is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. They spent hours outside still both before and after lunch! Tough Viking kids! It will get even colder in January - and i know they will do the same then. Amilie has her nap outdoors as well in her big stroller, they did this in the beginning so she would feel safe in a place she knew from before. I only let her sleep outdoors a few times last year - as I am not as tough - I was afraid she would get too cold.. But it is quite common for Norwegians to let their babies nap outdoors as they believe the fresh air is good for the babies. I would probably have picniced indoors as well if i were you.. i am not a typical Norwegian - so i am quite happy that Amilie gets to be outdoors a lot in her daycare and gets used to enjoying fresh air and nature.
:) Anne Grethe
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