Earlier this week we had a chance to meet up with some great friends and head out into the woods for some nature exploration. Sunshine, blue sky, brisk air... who could has ask for a better winter day :)
A short stroll through the wooded trails led us to this great boardwalk leading to the beach where the real exploring began.
There were empty clam shells to be examined, barnacle clad rocks to be rolled...
brave fingers willing to pick up smaller crabs whose pinch had no bite...
and the fun of packing around a moon jelly or two with their see through bodies and jello like texture :)
All of the children so willing to share their finds as they clustered around in the shallows of the ocean. Anytime there is water involved that seems to be where they all end up *grin*. Case in point, I reminded my youngest two that they were in snow boots and wellies with a few holes in them and that going into the deep water might not be such a smart idea but of course they filled their boots literally. Just in case you're interested it takes two full days in front of the woodstove to dry out a sopping wet snow boot full of salt water LOL.
My oldest son, very much the senior of the younger neighborwoodie crew enjoys these outings tremendously :)
I wish we could have spent longer taking in the scenery, scents and sounds but I know we'll be back. I love to pop out to one of these spots during a busy day in the city to let the children run free and burn off some of that pent up energy that grows while being cooped up in the car for much of the day.
It really makes for much happier and well behaved children I find when I take that extra minute or hour to go exploring with them before grocery shopping. I just make sure to bring along extra clothes in the event of a very wet child! LOL.
Hugs,
Rosina
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