I am trying to get into the habit of putting sunblock on Kenzie when she gets dressed. Her alabaster skin is sure to fry up like a weenie of I'm not careful. Oh the smell of sunblock... reminds me of warm skin, open windows, and summer cocktails.
Even though the temperature has barely gotten above 40 degrees we like to take at least 1 walk outside per day. The sun feels good, it tires out the toddler, and it is starting to break my cabin fever.
What a wonderful way to introduce some of the amazing things we learn about in her books. If you haven't bought the book Little Blue Truck yet, I recommend it. It's one of Kenzie's favorites and teaches about animals, trucks, and how to be courteous to everything around you. Our neighborhood is still under construction so I get to point out all the different trucks, including the big evil dump truck from the book.
We also sing "These are the people in our neighborhood" a Sesame Street song from the 80s that I have on a CD sent from Grandma. I want to teach her to be friendly to everyone because I think we have lost that. Most people are walking and talking on their phones or listening to their ipods and are totally disconnected. I think nature should be enjoyed without electronics. I take my phone occasionally to get a video or photo of Kenzie but otherwise we walk hand in hand taking it all in.
As for the summer cocktails, the baby is due right before memorial day so I will be right on track to enjoy that frosty Summer Shandy, a vodka tonic, or a crisp glass of Riesling. Let's open the windows and celebrate! Ok maybe after some of the snow has melted.
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