That’s it. Schools cancelled and snow has arrived to ruin
your day. Great. Thanks to the fabulous school I send my child to for
cancelling yet another day due to weather. It’s around this time that I begin
to feel they are out to drive me insane with this pile up of snow days. Who
cares that there are more than ten inches of snow on the ground and the roads
may be slippery, isn’t my sanity way more important than the entire school
community? No? Okay, I guess that may be a little egotistical of me and a tad
over dramatic but still, snow days are a serious hit to anyone’s mental state.
Especially if it’s too cold to go outside and play because then your child gets
cabin fever and if yours is anything like mine, the little devil comes out as
soon as he gets bored. So, let’s talk about things to do on these dreadful snow
days that our children love so much.
Building a fort: We do this all the time, even when there’s
no snow. We move our couches into position and use all the cushions and
blankets to make the top part. My son likes to run around and under the
fort and then smash it and start all over. This can keep the little ones busy
for hours and be warned, don’t invest too much time in the building part
because it will go through toddler demolition very quickly.
Make an obstacle course: Toddlers are very active and not
good at being patient so while they eat snack or a meal take that opportunity
to create a course for the energy siphoning child to run, jump, climb and crawl
over. You can use anything in your house for this one just make sure if
you don’t have carpets you take your little ones socks off, face plants are
great way to end the fun.
Movie day: Have your little one help you make a bunch of
snacks or a picnic lunch and set the living room floor up like a movie theater
and cuddle up while watching any movie of their choice. I like to do this
option right before nap and after playing so with all the luck in the world the
child will just nap.
Playing in the snow: This is my least favorite idea, Colin
and I play outside every day when it’s nice, why must I go out in the winter
too? Yet I do and suffer through it the entire time with a smile. Build a
snowman, throw snowballs at your kids, make snow angels, teach your boy how to
write his name in the snow, build a snow sculpture, so many options!
Crafts and science projects: These are always fun for a snow
day, use Pinterest and get some ideas and do them, kids love to use their hands
and it will keep them occupied long enough for you to get something done
around the house, that’s if you’re into that type of thing.
Play-dough and slime: No need to explain this one! Whether
you have some or make some, you can’t go wrong with these.
Cook: Mainly baking because there is so much stirring and
pouring involved that your child will happily partake in and then you will have
something delicious to eat after your long day of battling and questioning your
sanity.
Errands: Take a quick trip to the store to get out of the
house for a little bit. Make sure to stock up on bread, eggs and wine!!
Our children are beautiful and amazing little humans that
bring so much happiness and pride to us every day. That being said we all have days
where we go a little crazy and want to hide in the bathroom and eat candy in
peace. So, I hope on the next snow day you get the chance to try some of these
ideas and avoid the bored little toddler monster and have a day of fun!
