I love playing outside with my girls for many different reasons. The first one is that they are able to tired themselves out playing outside. I am able to avoid many different tantrums that way. They play outside until they are ready for nap time. I can also get my housework done after because they normally take a nap right after. I actually took my two year old outside today and she fell asleep in the baby swing at the nap. It was so cute and she passed out right away when she got home in her bed.
The second reason is that they can be leader. Going on walks, playing with sidewalk chalk, and riding bike are all things they normally choose to do daily. It helps them gain lots of independence with me just watching them do what they want to do.
I can’t wait to see what they will do when we start our garden this summer. There will be so many new ways for them to play, it will be so exciting.
The third reason is that they gain a lot of health benefits that way. They gain physical strength, and a free spirit by playing outside. Things they can’t gain by playing inside. This is why I love playing with my little girls outside.
bobbiedaisy 
I agree, playing outside as a child gave me such a fantastic childhood. My parents had a small holding so I grew up outside as soon as I could walk!
#puddinglove
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I grew up playing outside all the time too. It was so much fun. It sounds like you had an amazing childhood.
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Thats great that they choose what they want to do! I love taking my little one out, he’s only 9 months at the moment, but I’m looking forward to him being able to choose what and where to go! Fresh air is a sleep inducer, I always get him to nap after a nice walk! #puddinglove
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That is awesome that you take your little one on walks. How fun for the little guy.
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my boys LOVE being outside, we are so lucky to have a garden and a huge common just across the road from us. hoping for more nice weather for the children to enjoy the outdoors! #puddinglove
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It is great that your boys enjoy playing outside as well. I hope you get more nice weather.
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Totally agree, getting the little people outside is great for you and them. Certainly all that fresh air helps them sleep. Thanks for linking up 🙂 #PuddingLove
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It is pretty much foolproof I figured out tonight. I took four kids out my girls and their two boy nephews all 2-5 they all almost passed out before bedtime. Your welcome about the linkup.
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We also love to play outside, especially when the sun is shining! It’s great to get fresh air and tire them out a little!! #PuddingLove
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If my little one could live outside I think he would! It’s great to see little ones playing out in the garden gives them a bit of freedom #puddinglove
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My little girls would live outside too. They played outside for 6 hours today. lol.
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