Cabin Fever?
It’s about time for the snow to melt and spring to make its way onto our front doorstep. How do we know this? Because our kids are telling us. They are more rambunctious, more energetic, and sometimes appear to be wild monkeys.
We like wild monkeys…we just like them outside. Unfortunately, with the weather being so cold lately it’s been a challenge to let them loose in the great outdoors.
So, how do we pass the time together during the remaining cold days and avoid going crazy?
1. Make a fort
Who doesn’t have magical memories of building imaginary castles and deep dark tunnels with every blanket in the house? Even the big kids can get involved in this one! (FYI: Everyone is required to help with clean-up!)
2. Plan your family summer vacation
There is no better way to escape the cold by dreaming and planning for your getaway this summer!
3. Dress-up day
It’s time to get in character. Will you be dressing up as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Elsa? You get the idea, but your kids get to pick out the outfits!
4. Paint something
One of our favorite family traditions started by Kate is to get a blank canvas and have the family create a painting together for the house. It’s bound to be unique, a special memory, and the kids will be proud to see it up on the wall.
5. Get out of the house and visit some friends
Sometimes just a change of scenery is all you need. So go hang out at your friends house and let the kids play together.
6. Go to the mall
For some of us, spending a little time looking at some spring clothes or cool new gadgets (new lawnmower, power tools – cid:[email protected] ) is just the medicine we need to get excited for all of the fun that is to be had just around the corner. And our daughter loves to ride the escalator up and down…
7. Go to the gym
If it’s in the budget, or if you already belong to a gym – use it! If not for the exercise, how about for the childcare? We love taking the kids to the gym with us because our gym offers childcare with our membership. Our kids love it, and we get some free time. We also are starting to do family outings on the weekends, and lately we’ve used the pool at the gym for some swim time.
8. Hire a Babysitter
Once in a while hiring a babysitter for a few hours is much needed and great way to hit the reset button to being Supermom and Superdad.
We hope you enjoy these last few weeks of winter, and soon enough we’ll be able to let our wild monkeys run free outside!