Monday, July 26, 2010

Welcome to our Playful Backyard

I have three energetic children under five, so spending time outdoors is not a luxury. It's essential. As a stay at home Mom it's my lifeline.

I always find it easier to watch the kids outside. What better place for them to expend some of that seemingly limitless energy. Plus, having spent many years cooped up in various dingy offices--often without a glimmer of natural light--I'm always appreciative of any time spent in the fresh air. With enthusiastic kids, it's that much more enjoyable.

We've been in our house just over a year, and from the outset we knew we needed to make the backyard welcoming to our children. It's not a huge yard, but there's plenty of room for both kid and adult activities.

We're willing to give the bulk of the yard over to the kids, but hoping to reserve a small adult haven that's relatively clear of the ubiquitous kid clutter. We'll see on that one. It'll no doubt go the way of our living room.

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