Yesterday we had our first significant snowfall of the season. We had some flurries earlier in the month, but nothing that stuck. We didn't get much yesterday either, but the ground was dusted with white. So, the boys insisted on pulling the sled out. We have a little hill in our back yard that is just perfect for 4-5 year old sledders.....not too steep, but enough to give them a thrill.
We spent about 20 minutes putting on the gear. Snow pants, boots, mittens, hats, coats, etc. Then they headed out. They went down the hill about 4 times and then wanted back in. I think this is one of the natural laws they fail to teach you in school. Children will stay out in the cold for about 1/3 the time it takes you to put on all the clothes and about 1/8 the time it will take you to clean up the melting snow and put away all the snow clothes. It was worth it though to see the look of joy on their faces as they went flying down that hill!
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