A Spectacular “T.V.” Lunch
February 9th, 2010 | Author: Shannon
There are all sorts of ways to enjoy nature: hiking, walking, running, stroller riding, investigating, learning, adventuring… but to me, one of the greatest ways to enjoy it is eating.
I remember backpacking trips where the entire day was full of splendid views, animals, butterflies, flowers, and what I remember the most is sitting down at the end of the day with my little whisperlite stove and cooking up something good.
I remember trips to beach with my grandparents, playing in the sand and the surf, flying kites, and going on walks yet what sticks out the most? Eating peanut butter and jelly and being told that this is why they call it a SANDwich.
I remember schools trips where we snacked in parks, fields, or in the woods: I even remember in first grade there was a huge forsythia bush that we played and ate under.
These days I love to take the kids in the stroller or just out out backdoor into the back field where we sit on a blanket and have a picnic.
It tickled me to death the day my son and his friend took their lunch trays out the backdoor for a “T.V.” lunch- this is what it looked like!
Kids are so creative when the walls of the house aren’t barriers.
How have you opened the door for your children today?
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Hi Shannon
Love the TV lunch! We are lucky enough with the weather here in the Okanagan to eat outdoors from March to late October but we love picnics in all weather – even the snow!
Thanks for sharing.
Check out one of my book characters favorite outdoor activities: 10 Great ways for kids to spend time outdoors: http://bit.ly/9EyhwJ
.-= Marghanita Hughes´s last blog ..Hunting for pine cones to feed the birds =-.
This is so adorable! Living in Southern California, we don’t eat outdoors nearly as much as we should. Thanks for the reminder.
.-= Debi´s last blog ..El Matador State Beach =-.
so cute! my kids love to eat outside. It’s dry season right now in Costa Rica, so we’re taking advantage (rain will come again before we know it and eating outside on a blanket almost everyday for lunch or snack or something. It is true that does create memories!
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Yes, yes, I love to eat outside. Food really does taste better, and the scenery is better than a wall, usually.
I have to say that my suburban back yard is not the most scenic place to eat, which is why I’m very busy doing a garden plan to improve it. I don’t have acreage, but you have to work with what you have. Right? The sounds of birds and the trees moving in the breeze are always nice.
We’re such creatures of habit though. It took me 10 years to realize that breakfast outside in a Kansas summer is lovely, while lunch and dinner are not!
.-= Alison Kerr´s last blog ..Mama, I’d Like to Learn About Birds =-.
I share that delicious memory of pb&j on the beach…it brought a smile to my face to think of that. And how timely…we’re having a break in the rain here in No. California and when I suggested a backyard picnic to my little person, she was thrilled. We had a wonderful lunch and then spent time both cloud watching and weeding. I need to remember that we can have an outside meal more often.
Hi Susan! Thanks for stopping by! and Welcome! I love your acting out transistions post- but my computer has a real dislike for blogspot so I can’t leave comments on blogs there- go figure!? I love sneaking in as many outdoor meals as possible- plus the birds clean up after!
Hi there Great Post… I am all for picnics… rain or sunshine, if its lunch it is outdoors!!! I have some very resourceful shade-seekers right now as we shelter from mid-summer sunshine.
.-= se7en´s last blog ..Sunday Snippet: Three Special Stories – A GiveAway… =-.
Looks lovely! I can’t wait to get back to our picnic table for midday meals. It’s been snowed under since the middle of December.
We still try to walk my daughters to and from school most days, despite the cold.
.-= Julia´s last blog ..Crafts of the Week: Easy Quilled Paper Hearts and Fabric Wrapped Vase =-.
Thanks to everyone for such kind comments… it’s so exciting to think about ways to make the “mundane” everyday things magnificant by connecting with nature. Thanks “nature nuts” it’s great to see you here!
Adorable! Thank yo for sharing!
I look forward to nicer weather and sharing our meals outdoors again.