I’m a country kid. Our house looked out across a valley in Gloucestershire and I grew up building dens in the field and climbing trees in the woods. Now I am happy to say my children will have the same upbringing. We’ve moved counties, there are less hills and more commuters, but the ethos is the same.
The countryside is part of our family.
As the Summer sun fades we will still be out and about everyday, walking the dog and enjoying the fresh air. J asks to go outside from the minute he wakes up and would happily be out there until bedtime. A pair of wellies, waterproof trousers and a winter coat mean the fun doesn’t need to stop when the seasons change.
Getting messy
Anything J can get dirty in, he usually does. And I love it. Yes, it’s a pain and it’s annoying to clean up but kids aren’t meant to be clean. They are meant to play, explore and get stuck into things.
Running free
Isn’t it wonderful not be constrained by fences, roads or barriers. Being surrounded by open space means there are no limitations and it’s just one big adventure playground.
Exploring nature
It’s great to see J soaking up nature everyday. From blowing dandelions to kicking leaves, jumping in puddles or watching a caterpillar crawl across a rock. It’s a sensory explosion.
Tractors
Tractors, combine harvesters, diggers, lorries – the list of vehicles and machinery that run through the farm is enough to get any toddler excited!
Foraging
We rarely get home from a walk without a stick or stone stuffed into a pocket. Sometimes it’s leaves, blackberries, a piece of corn and if I would let him, a whole hay bale!
I could buy J all the toys in the world but it is these simple pleasure that he loves the most and where the best memories are made.
What do your kids love about the countryside?
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Love the pictures and J is a handsome little guy. While my son has not been to the countryside yet, he loves being outside. We spent most of the summer outside, exploring and running around. He enjoys exploring nature and any type of truck so he would love tractors. Great post! #sharewithme
I think wanting to be outside and loving trucks are two things all toddler boys have in common!
Popped over from #countrykids – and he certainly looks like one!
Ha ha, he definitely is!
How fab to live in the midst of the countryside. Although we live in London so no rolling hills, we have a beautiful park near us and my daughter loves playing and exploring… There’s no tractors though which is a shame. #countrykids
There are some amazing parks in London and so much to explore!
Lovely post. We live in a small town, but love to be out in the countryside when we can (wish it was more often). We are lucky enough to have lots of tractors driving though the town all the time though! I’d love my children to have the proper freedom that growing up in the country would give them. #CountryKids
I think that freedom is so important, even if it is in short bursts on holiday or at the weekends.
Great reasons, nothing beats going outdoors and most of.time low cost which is a Bonus for all X
Always a bonus!
Ahh bless so cute what lovely captures and great to get outdoors. Looks fun. My kids absolutely love the great outdoors and exploring and getting dirty and feeling free. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me. I hope to see you again tomorrow for another great round. #sharewithme
We have a lot of fun playing outside and there are not many days when he is not covered in mud!
I completely agree, children are meant to get dirty and have fun in the countryside. We love to explore and have now noticed some hay bales that we might go and have a closer look at next week. You can’t beat a day out in the country for a fun filled, and free, day!
Thanks for linking up to #Whatevertheweather 🙂 x
Oh I love this post. We are real country people too. I grew up exploring the outdoors and so will my daughter. It really is magical and a sensory explosion Thank you so much for sharing this on #whatevertheweather x
Thanks. I feel like I get so much out of him exploring the countryside as well and it brings me back to my childhood.