Outdoors
The last few weeks has provided us with some beautiful spring weather. The sun has shone, the air has been fresh and warm, what more could you want. After such a wet, horrible winter, this recent weather has definitely been needed and relished.
We have all been outside every day. We have been gardening, planting, playing, exploring, walking and having lots of fun.
We were in the New Forest last week and spent a lot of time outdoors. We visited a wildlife park, saw lots of animals, climbed on the climbing frames, dug in the sandpit and had a great time (I will write about this soon). We spent a day on the beach, paddling, digging, making sand castles, painting, laughing and giggling. We went for a nature walk in the forest and ran around with our windsock fishes we made.
This week at home BB painted garden furniture, which he loved, as it made him feel very grown up. We prepared the garden for the arrival of our plants today via Garden on a roll (yes, it really is….it’s just like planting by numbers!). We have played ball, climbed on the climbing frame, scooted up and down, swung on the swing, run around, played with our water table and blown bubbles.
Outdoor play, fun, fresh air and exercise has got to be one of the most important things for children. When they are given the opportunity of the freedom of the outdoors, they can thrive, smile, laugh, learn and explore life.
I am so grateful for this recent spell of wonderful weather to allow us all to get outdoors.
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Awww That weather is heavenly! Yesterday was gloomy but today is promising again!
It’s been so good hasn’t it
Sounds like you’ve had a fab week lovely, hurrah for the gorgeous weather! Long may it continue xx #WotW
We did thanks. I hope it continues, though sadly thinks it’s going to change tomorrow
I agree that the Spring season just means lots of outdoor time again with the kids. #wotw
It’s fab!
This has got to be a popular choice this week – my version is ‘outside’! Its been fabulous hasn’t it?! #wotw
It has been great to get outside so much hasn’t it !
A wonderful word! I love the New Forest, and it sounds like you’ve had a great time. Like you, we’re out all year round, but it is so much nicer to be doing so in some sunshine! Thanks for sharing with #WotW x
Thanks, we had a lovely week x
Great word, looks like you had a fantastic time
We did thanks
Lovely photographs, looks like lots of fun was had by all. Popping over from #WotW linky x
Thanks, it’s been great
So lovely to have been able to spend so much time outside. I can’t wait till the weather improves enough here to do the same
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It’s great. I hope it improves for you too soon
Sounds like a lovely week. I love being outdoors and in the Fresh air and sunshine. #wotw
It’s been great, thanks
Aw what a great week x
Thanks
What a lovely post. It’s great with the weather improving. It really makes you want to spend as much time as possible in the outdoors.
It does, we absolutely love it!
The New Forest is a Fantastic place to explore as an Adult or a child. Looks like some great times have been had out doors this week with you.
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Thanks, happy Easter to you too
Sounds like a fab week! The weather has been great hasn’t it!!
Have a lovely weekend x
It’s been great, thanks,, you too
Isn’t it lovely to be outdoors? What a great word for a great week’s weather. So glad you enjoyed it x
Thanks, it has been fab!
It is so lovely to be able to be outdoors without shivering or wearing a big coat. We have been enjoying the nice weather here, too! Mel #WotW
We have been loving it lately
What a lovely post and what sweet photos too. Over here in N.I we had a GLORIOUS day yesterday and set to have for the rest of the weekend. We feel very lucky! #WotW
Thank you, it’s great to have the nice weather for a bit
I’m always amazed at how simply being outdoors calms the kids down instantly. We’ve just moved to a house with a lovely garden and it is bliss opening the back door and letting our eldest explore. It certainly beats being cooped up in the flat we were living in before.
Yes, outdoor time I think is crucial for my kids