This is just the best time of year. My kids LIVE for being outside. I can turn them loose in the backyard and I don't even need to give them toys, they'll just run and check out the leaves and chase the dog and scream when the dog turns around and chases them back. I'll watch them do this for a while, then I'll give them a couple balls or bubbles or giant blocks.
Yesterday I gave them two buckets and they collected fall leaves in them for easily 20 minutes, then we gathered them and threw them in the air. This no less than thrilled them. It's times like those when I am reminded how kids don't need the latest electronic this or the newest digital that to have fun. Kids look for fun in everything. If there is fun to be had, they'll find it. I want to be like this.
The hardest part is the coming back in, which always involves tears and sometimes even a temper tantrum (or two). Makes me look forward to us taking them camping one of these days!
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