Outside over inside

Over the last few months I have been taking classes on line. I am trying to get a college degree in accounting. Since childcare for two is a bit more than I can afford I have to take classes on line for now. So because the last few weeks I have been pretty wrapped up in classes and the fact that is has been cold out for awhile now I guess the amount of screen time for my kids has increased a little. So finally this week I have been trying to get my kids out and doing things. Today we went to a park and the proof that my kids have been inside too much was clear. After about twenty minutes they both wanted to go home and Emily even kept talking about how much she wanted to go watch cartoons. I couldn't believe she would rather watch cartoons than play at the park. Needless to say we stayed at the park and my kids did not get any screen time today. It was so nice out and it felt really good to be out.

 
I am not against TV  honestly I enjoy it and so I am not going to stop my kids from enjoying it. Outside is better though for them and I want them to enjoy being outside. I let my kids each pick out one episode of cartoons to watch while I prepare dinner. I enjoy some peace and they get some down time before dinner.





Hopefully this summer will be a reminder to them of how much better outside is than inside. I am trying to discover new places in and around Grand Rapids that are fun and interesting for them and for me.