The joy of snow, good for all ages
Categories: Toddlers, Siblings, Development
My kids love winter and everything it brings. As the leaves turn they start to get antsy at the thought of the ski hills opening and the fun beginning. At the first sign snow they always pile on as much clothing as they can find and go out for a frolic. And once the snow has fallen they often scarf down their breakfasts as fast as possible so that they can get some cold time in before they trudge off to school.This year Devon, my 26 month-old, had his first good time in the snow. We took him out several times last year but he did not experience the true joy that he did last night and this morning as the white fluff began to fall from the heavens above. He danced, tried to catch snowflakes on his tongue and giggled with abandonment. The innocence of those first experiences is one of the most precious aspects of parenting.
Do you have any firsts you have shared with your kids? If so, let us know.
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Joey & Ally's Mom 10-27-2006 @ 7:12PM
Joey got his first ride on a fire truck last week. He LOVES firetrucks, but I wasnt sure whether of not he would climb aboard and go for a ride. He is 27 months old and very shy. He climbed right up with the help of the fireman. He sat silent on my lap the entire ride, expect for the occasional pointing to the lights on top of the truck. When the ride was almost over, he looked up at me and gave me the biggest kiss. My heart melted.
I'm usually the picture taker, my husband participates in everything with him. But, that afternoon my husband had to work. So to share in that moment with my son, was awesome.
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ann adams 10-28-2006 @ 11:12AM
I think they were most impressed by their first sight of the Pacific Ocean. Our local lake turned into a puddle for them.
They still haven't seen snow except from a distance. On clear days we can see the mountains around Yosemite. I can tire of snow very quickly but I wouldn't mind having a day or two just so they could feel what it's like.
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