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Sometimes it's the little things, like rolling down the hill, make the best memories of playing outside together!
It’s so nice outside and we are LOVING this weather! We’re outside playing in it every day.
Which makes for tons of ways to play – new and classic.
Rolling Down the Hill for Classic Outdoor Activities & Memories
And we had a first the other day.
Henry rolled down our backyard hill! I’ve tried to do this with him a few other times and had no luck in getting him to do it.
But this time, he suggested it!
On a gorgeous afternoon, while the boys were playing so nicely in their sandbox together, Henry came up to me and asked me to roll down the hill with him.
Of course, I will!
So we rolled down the hill, time after time – giggling the whole way down.
We love these 5 outdoor activities – no supplies needed!
Pretty soon the other boys wanted in on the action!
George just giggled and laughed. I couldn’t for the life of him get him to lie down to show him how to roll. He just died laughing every time he saw us roll down.
Making Memories with Classic Playtime Activities
Henry and I rolled a few times down together. That was his favorite – and mine!
Lying our in front of each other, we stretched out our hands. We held hands and said, “Roll!”
And we rolled all the way down together.
Once the rolling down the hill fun wore off, I was beat and needed a rest.
But Henry was ready to go. And he did.
He raced down the hill – faster and faster! Henry loved zooming around outside.
How do they have so much energy? I need it bottled, please.
Take time to relax after your rolling with a quiet listening activity for kids!
What are your favorite classic ways to play outside, other than rolling down the hill?
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Miss Hannah says
How do they have so much energy? Yeah, I’m sure the hundreds of grams of sugar these pint-sized people consume on a daily basis has nothing to do with it! hah which is fun and games until sickness and allergies and cancer and worse..
Love the blog entry though!(:
Abbi says
I HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!!???????
Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
This is my daughter’s favorite thing to do at the park! Love that you got in on it too! :)
Pam says
I love rolling down the hill with my Awesome Grand Children. I just turned 62 and still do it. I don’t do it like I use to. We laugh too. My Grand Children are 5 & 6 now and still love doing it. They laugh the whole way down. I thank My Beautiful Daughter-In-Law for sending this to me. It put a smile on my face :-)
Abbi says
lmao, rt
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
What great fun, I would love to have a hill in our back yard to do that on. We did however manage running up and down hills at the park (well me chasing an escaping J) which was so much fun I can’t wait to do it again.
Jane @ Mama Pea Pod says
What fun! We did the same last fall and it was the first time I’d rolled down a hill in probably more than 30 years – and it was SO FUN! (I really think it should be considered a perfectly acceptable form of exercise for adults – what a happier place the world would be!) Thanks for sharing this at the Outdoor Play Party!
Kierna says
Love it! isn’t it the best feeling ever, sometimes the best things really are free! Thanks so much for adding this to the link up, Kierna