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It was above freezing today!

We got sunshine and warm-ish weather today so Charlotte and I had to take advantage!  She is happiest while playing outside and it breaks her heart every time I take her to the garage and she points at the little lawn mower yet I stuff her into the car seat.

With no plans for the day, we loaded up the wagon and headed out for a morning walk.  We made it to the park without freezing so we spent some time playing on the swings and slide before retreating to the wagon for a snack date with Minnie and Daisy.

We watched the ducks walk on water!

GAH!  This kid.

We made the same faces without prompting.  I could eat this girl's cheeks.

After lunch, she took a 2 hour nap and then we quickly headed out again since the sun was shining and the skies were blue.  We can't just waste good weather like that!  We've been cooped up this winter with some super cold days and illnesses.  I've never seen my kid cooperate so quickly to get dressed for outside play. Twice.  I was impressed.  We pulled out all of the stops today!  Bubbles!  Chalk!  Baby in a stroller brought out just for her!  Lawn mower!  A walk in her plastic car!







Needless to say, I hit my 10k step goal today and am exhausted.  It's 8pm.

Raising tiny humans is exhausting, yo.  And that fresh air is magic.
xo
Mama Porch
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