Oh, dear.
{my living room, right this very second}
Is it just me or is January like the lamest month on the calendar?
I mean, you're coming off the magical holiday high.
You've just been surrounded by fun and family.
And now its cold and lonely and quiet and . . . boring.
Yes, Carly and I are bored out of our minds.
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Its so cold here.
Far too cold to go outside regularly (or ever).
The outdoors have always been our saving grace.
Carly plays with toys, but her "play" is really just throwing them all over.
We have been turning to our TV for entertainment WAY more than I ever wanted.
Its Chris's 3rd day back at school, and we are already fading fast.
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What do you do in the wintertime, when all the world is white and frozen, to keep things fun and avoid going absolutely insane?
We are open to any suggestions you've got.
6 comments:
How did you get that picture of my living room? I feel your pain. Yesterday when my husband was home to be in with the baby I took Cameron outside. It was really really cold and there was tons of snow but he played on the slide in his snowsuit like it was the middle of summer, and I felt better after getting out. Today we went to story time at the library. Good luck, maybe if we all wish hard enough spring will come early :)
I am right there with you! January is lame! Honestly the only things that keep me sane on days like these are Target and Burger King! I hate the nasty toys at BK, but they are great entertainment in the winter!
I am sorry to say I have zero tips. None. I think we all die a little inside when the calendar hits Janaury. I feel like Stella is at a hard age too...not young enough to make being inside a good thing, but not old enough to go to story time or inside play places, etc. Instead she will continue to make messes and I will continue to clean them up. I am on a pretty big organizational kick, so if that sounds interesting at least it is something to keep you busy. And Carly can just come behind you and unorganize all that work you just did...that is what Stella does!
I know! Come and play with Aunt Becky and Grandma and Grandpa in Indiana! That will make thigns all better!
I remember the dark, cold, never ending months of January and February with a small child at home. They can be looooong days. We did a lot of craft projects. Everyday, I had a project to do. Washable paints are a lot of fun at that age. Playdough. I would print off large letters of the alphabet and let Novalie glue beans or buttons inside the outling of the letter. Stickers are fun. We would make instruments using foil pans and toilet paper rolls with rice or beans inside. We had music time everyday where I would turn on some music loud and we would dance. We went to the library at least twice a week because where we lived at the time had an awesome children's section with a playhouse, puppets, rocking horse, ect. Novalie would play with other kids while I sat in a comfy chair and read. Sometimes for 2 hours, ha. Is there an indoor swimming pool where you live or on campus? We would go swimming once a week to get out of the house and it was a heated pool so it was perfect. We would go to McDonald's once a week to play on their playland. They are usually dirty, but it gets you out of the house! And lots of playdates. Which at that age, they don't really play with other kids, but you need that chance to talk to another adult. And do not feel guilty at all if the tv stays on longer than you like. Our TV is hardly ever on in the summers so it doesn't bother me one bit if it stays on longer in the winter. Novalie jumps on her mini trampoline while she watches it anyways. Funny girl. Don't worry about the tv...it is not going to ruin Carly. It is your friend in the winter. Oh, the other thing we did at that age was a Mommy and Me gymnastics class which was awesome. Getting out of the house a couple days a week, make the other days not so boring. I don't know if any of that is helpful, but there you have it. I know they seem boring now, but I miss those days.
I don't have any advice. Sorry. But I was thinking the other day how nice you were when you came to my house after Eliza was born and held her for hours so I could nap on the couch. you rock. Thank you for doing that.
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