Staying Out Until the Dinner Bell Rings

Having a rambunctious toddler at home means that we spend a lot of time outdoors. With all of the rain we have had in the forecast recently, it has made me aware of the outsized proportion of good memories that come from it.

Exploring the areas around our house with our toddler has re-stoked my curiosity. When you stop to examine every little braid of water or fallen branch, it makes the world feel bigger. It is deeply satisfying to head home from these runabouts with the sky fading to night knowing that we squeezed everything out of the day. “Stay outside til it is dark out” now occupies the top slot in my to do list app.