Today I thank God for 2 degrees Celcisus weather. I thank God for the two hours in total I spent outside today. I thank God for how being outside in the fresh air has a way of clearing my head and renewing my spirit. 

This winter has been tough – mostly because I’ve had to stay indoors with my class of 32 preschool/Jk/Sk kids with no gym space to go to … And extra special Lego kits for indoor recess is only “a treat” for so long before it looses its charm.
Today we spent 45minutes outside in the morning and another hour and fifteen minutes in the afternoon. That’s a total of 2hours we spent outdoors today. 

In the morning we spotted a Cardinal and I yelled in excitement for the children to “come and see!” and the entire playground of children came running to stand underneath that tree and look up in wonder. And I had the joy of watching the children in wonder – in awe and wonder at their beautiful childlike wonder. 

Sure, am I ridiculously sore, especially after picking up so many kids bundled in their snow pants who’ve slipped on the icy snow – yes. Was it worth it – 100%