The week spring arrived

So finally after the snow, rain and cold snaps it finally feels like spring has sprung and this week has been a bumper week for getting outdoors and having some adventures with the little man. It couldn't of come at a better time as my mother has been ill in hospital and being able to get outside in the fresh air between visiting times has really helped with what has been quite a stressful week. On the first sunny day of the week we went for a walk near the river Taff, climbing over mole-hills and collecting sticks.

On our adventures

We have also spent some time at the local country park feeding the ducks, walking through the long grass, collecting things for our nature table and having fun on the swings. The great thing about the warmer weather is that we can stay our for longer, even though we always wrap up well it's great being that little bit more comfortable.

Mr A taking on the spiderweb

Duck watching

We also spent some time this week exploring the fields and lanes a few minutes from were we live, parts of it are great, filled with green spaces, hidden paths and a little park but others have been affected horribly by litter and uncaring people who decided to dump their rubbish on land that should be for families and children and it does make me angry that people don't realise what effect it has on the world around us. We did however find a small patch of daisy which I allowed Mr A to have one to take home as a sigh of spring on the nature table.

 This week we also spent some much needed time in our own garden. One of Mr A's favourite things to do is to turn all the rocks over the look for worms. He also loves to play with his little garden set and today we planted our first seeds of the year - some Cos lettace. Mr A was in charge of the sowing and watering and hopefully we will be able to use some of the lettuce in a summer salad (fingers crossed)

Every weekend we do a round up of the time we spend outdoors, as we are huge believers in giving Mr A as much of a natural childhood as possible and be connected to nature and we take part in the lovely Country Kids linky over on Coombe Mill blog. If you love spending time outdoors why not join in.