Take it outside

It was good to see all the neighborhood kids out on the street today. It seems like a long time since that has happened.
I am going to sound like an old person here but where have all the people gone!
Are we so used to spending time indoors during the long winter that we have forgotten about the fresh air?
Are we so plugged in these days that going outside interferes?
Are we just too busy with our list of things to do?

I say take it outside....whatever it is.

Its funny how we complain about today's kids.. plugged in, phones, texting, surfing, gaming and interacting in cyberspace. Apparently oblivious to the weather-good or bad.
But the parents may be no different. Busy on their laptops and phones as well. (I am guilty too)

I think summer might be right around the corner, I for one am looking forward to spending as much time as I can outside. Dragging my kid and his friends out with me!.."but mom...theres nothing to do out here, but mom I'm on level blah blah in Minecraft, but mom I have to feed my virtual fish!

I love it, kicking and screaming we are going to build a fort, plant a garden, ride a  bike and go boating in a lake. All in the 3 dimensional world!

It doesnt take long for the kids to realize how much fun outside is again. I enjoy the walk down the street to drag him back in the house for bedtime! Thats how your childhood should be, only in the house to eat and sleep and give your mom a hug goodnight!

So set the example...do your kung fu outside, cook outside, read outside, work outside ...its just plain good for everyone...