Friday night was a particularly rough night with Little Miss so on Saturday morning both Daddy and I were feeling shattered. But the thing is that when you also have a toddler to look after, life must go on. We still had to be up at a normal time and find ways to entertain Monkey.
Tired Daddy
So after a bit of back and forth about what we should do, we decided to wrap up and go for a little walk to deliver some thank you cards locally to some of the people who had generously given gifts on the birth of Little Miss.
Little Miss wasn’t keen on the idea of being in her buggy so after a false start Daddy popped her in the carrier and we headed out. It was seriously cold and wet and misty but we had a lovely walk and it did us the power of good. That’s the thing about getting out of the house sometimes, just a change of scene and some fresh air can really improve your mood. Especially when you have a toddler who is thrilled to be out for a walk and who takes pleasure in the simplest of things.
Like running around trees playing peepo
And chasing squirrels. Honestly he was so funny shouting “Squirrel, Squirrel, where are you? Come back! I can’t see, I can’t reach! I miss you” Especially as his pronunciation of squirrel sounds a bit like Bill. He he
And of course there had to be some puddle jumping going on too 🙂
How could mummy & daddy stay grumpy when watching that happy face? So it was cold and miserable but we had a lovely happy family walk 🙂
It’s so true that getting out of the house is sometimes exactly what you need. It’s funny before we had Jake we would only go for walks if it was a perfect weather day, but now we go out rain or shine! Anything for a calming clear your head walk!
I love the colours of the leaves – fresh air can be great.
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A walk is often just what you need isn’t it. Clears your head and lifts your mood. And watching a happy toddler jump in puddles is bound to make you smile 🙂
Just popping back from #CountryKids, really do love that puddle jumping photo, really makes me smile 🙂
Well done you, coping with a new one and a toddler is bloomin’ hard work. Getting out for a walk is a game changer, always always makes everyone feel better doesn’t it x
What a lovely walk. Little Miss looks so very snug in that carrier and Monkey looks like he is having a wonderful time – such a happy little face! 🙂
ahhh the power of fresh air!!! Its amazing isn’t it!
I love that little monkey was calling the squirrel and saying i miss you, thats so so cute!!!
Sometimes you just need to get out in the fresh air don’t you, especially after a tricky night. Looks like a lot of smiling was going on-always a good sign 🙂
It looks like even though you were shattered you still managed to have a brilliant time out with Monkey enjoying the fresh air. Plus you managed to get something you needed to do done. It’s cute that monkey was looking for the squirrels. Thanks for linking up with Country Kids.
I think though it feels a huge effort with the two and you’re tired and grumpy, getting out for a bit of fresh air, and a giggle at a toddler will always cheer you! x
Awww nice to see you going out with the little one too! And your Monkey looks so happy to be out as well =) #countrykids / #savouringtheseason
Tired daddy …Tired little one… But they look so cosy bundled up like that. Your little guy at least was BURSTING with energy 🙂
Oh what a great way to perk up after a rough night! Being out in the fresh air does work wonders doesn’t it – which may of may not explain my insistence at going out even in the pouring rain, well that and I’m sure it helps my girls sleep a bit better!
I agree we often throw on the coats and get out to cheer ourselves up
I agree sometimes the best thing to do is brush off the cobwebs and go outside for some fresh air. It guarantees to cheer everyone up. Looks like a lovely wintery walk.x
Fresh air is a LIFE SAVER when you’re knackered and not sure how you’re going to make it through the day because your so tired! Lovely walk- I’m obviously glad there was some puddle jumping going on! 😉
Ah – a bit of fresh air is a great tonic eh? Sounds like Little Miss is being a bit of a pickle but I think you’ve got a lovely, happy little older brother there who will not make life any more difficult! I was quite relieved when, with EJ at five months old, JJ finally got to start his free pre-school hours. I guess you’ll be getting that soon too – it was fab to have a bit of one on one time with the baby then. Xx #ordinarymoments
Lovely green wellies 🙂 #savouringtheseason
What a lovely post. I usually get up with the Bean on a Saturday morning and I also find that the best way to chase out the grumps and the tiredness (because it’s not like toddlers have lie-ins, is it!) is to head out.
There is something just perfect about a nondescript country walk with your love ones. And you are SO right about fresh air clearing your head! Thanks so much for linking up with #SavouringtheSeason