is by way of becoming a family tradition.
Distance traveled: .88 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 17.4 miles
I owe the babies: $4.35
The Pre-bedtime Walk
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Category Archives: March for Babies
Soon
The Field of Daffs will burst out in full force very soon now.
Distance traveled: 1.75 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 16.52 miles
I owe the babies: $4.13
Pajama walk
“Mom, you put in yours pocket, please!”
Tonight we enjoyed the beautiful weather with a short “Pajama Walk” as a family. Ian was wrapping up a fun-filled, “no nap” day by getting ready for bed early, so yes, that’s right- he’s sporting wet hair, jammies, and boots with that rather unnecessary jacket!
Ian and Daddy made it their mission to stomp on the few remaining piles of snow, and Ian also wanted to put away all the neighbors’ trash cans. We did manage to convince him that this would confuse a lot of people.
The construction site at the corner was doing some site work with a mini-bucket loader, which thrilled Ian beyond belief.
Distance traveled: .88 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 14.77 miles
I owe the babies: $3.69
Making up for lost time
I nipped out for a solo walk at naptime today and scoped out the flower situation. (Okay, I checked on the construction equipment situation on behalf of the little dude, too…)
I’m pleased to report that now that spring has finally decided to arrive, not only has the snow melted, but spring is popping out with a vengeance. You probably remember that just day before yesterday I reported the first crocus. We’re working on a bumper crop, and a yard that was completely bare when I wrote that post is now green with daff foliage… look for a photo when the flowers come out, it should be spectacular.
Solo Miles today: 1.3
After nap, we headed out to the park.
Current Weather Conditions:
Little Dude’s travel gear selection:
Distance traveled: 1.05 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 13.89 miles
I owe the babies: $3.47
Accotink Stream Valley Park
Stop number 2 on my virtual walk to Gettysburg, PA is 11.2 miles into my trip.
Hiking the Burke Lake Trail
Today is an unbelievably beautiful day, so after I dropped Ian off for Preschool with his friends, I headed over to Burke Lake Park and took a solo hike around the lake trail. Saw lots of folks out- runners, bikers, dog walkers, people pushing their babies in strollers, people pushing their dogs in strollers… (no I’m not making that up, and yes, it was adorable.)
The big heron who likes to hang out on the banks of the shallow area wasn’t out today, but I did see some Canada Geese, a few ducks, some gulls, and heard but didn’t see several woodpeckers. (Or just one who was industriously flying ahead of me at intervals… dunno.)
Distance traveled: 4.5 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 11.54 miles
I owe the babies: $2.89
Spring
Everyone at my house was napping, so I nipped out for a quick walk, solo for a change. I saw all sorts of folks out. Never has the neighborhood seen quite so much outdoor play, yardwork, and garage cleanout in a single Sunday afternoon!
Distance traveled: 1.3 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 7.04 miles
I owe the babies: $1.76
Bren Mar Park
Located 4.7 miles from my point of origin and on the way to Gettysburg, PA is Bren Mar Park.
Family Walk
Current Weather Conditions:
YES! YES! YES! A warm, sunny day!
Little Man’s travel gear selection:
Forget it, Mommy, I am out of here.
Moments of Note:
Apparently we only care about the train.
“TRAIN! Where ARE you?”
“Train, come back please.”
“Mommy, SEE TRAIN AGAIN.”
“Mom, wanna ride the freight train, please.”
Distance traveled: 1.69 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 5.74 miles
I owe the babies: $1.44
Goin’ to the Park
Off to the park
Distance traveled: .52 miles
Current Total Distance Traveled: 4.05 miles
I owe the babies: $1.01