Time To Go Out!

Charlie loves to be outside. When we go to the car Charlie walks as slow as he can to maximize his time outdoors. I can't wait to take him on adventures in the woods.

Cabin fever has set in for the entire family. Charlie would be elated to be playing outside even if it meant that he was shoulder deep in snow. It is so difficult to explain to a two year old why you can not stay outside very long when the temperature is -7. 

A few days ago I heard some rustling in the kitchen. It was not unusual for Charlie to be in the kitchen playing with his refrigerator animal magnets or sliding something across the smooth floor. After a few minutes of grunting and rustling I heard the "thud, thud, thud" of his little boots coming closer to the hallway. I was not expecting to see this turn the corner.

Charlie was ready to go outside. He may have been lacking a few important articles of clothing, but he did not seem to mind. Nothing could stop the determination that he had in his soul. Not even cold...well, you know.

It broke my heart to tell him that we could not go outside. He insisted on leaving the coat and hat on. I hope that Spring shows up soon. This child needs to run free.