One of the hardest parts of being stuck-at-home is the sedentary lifestyle–something I am not used to. I miss my pilates classes! Exercise and fresh air during quarantine are so important!
Why is Fresh Air and Exercise so Important When You Are Stuck at Home?
One of the things that has kept me sane…until today…is a nearly daily walk on our local trails with neighbors (at a safe distance).
The trails are through a lovely wooded area that surrounds the lake. They weave in and out of several creek beds. It is all so beautiful and unexpected in central Dallas-Fort Worth. When you are out hiking, you feel like you are in the middle of no-where!
Today there was three of us walking. Susan was in front because she walks faster than everyone else.
I was in the back.
We were laughing and telling stories until Susan started screaming and jumping VERY high in the air.
Last time Susan screamed on a walk, she saw several worms.
Nope, Nope, Nope!
Today it was a snake laying on the edge of the narrow trail which I saw immediately when I looked forward.
{This is where I started screaming too}
I suggested turning around and never returning to this area of the woods for as long as we all should live.
Susan and Micah decided that we could “move” the snake by throwing rocks and sticks.
This is where I re-suggested turning around and never returning to this area of the woods for as long as we all should live.
I am not a fan of snake-rage.
–>The first rock was lodged and fell right next to the snake. No movement.
–>The first stick was thrown and hit the snake mid-snakiness. No movement.
–>A much larger stick was heaved at the snake and it S.L.O.W.L.Y. slithered across the path and into the woods. I watched it like a hawk as it kept slithering further and further off the trail.
And then the three of us RAN down the trail with speed never seen on that trail before.
My heart rate is still elevated HOURS later.
I guess my question is if a walk where a snake is encountered might burn more calories than a regular snake-free walk…
Fun Things to Do While You’re Stuck at Home
- Check out these kids education websites offering free subscriptions.
- Help your kids learn how to make bubbles at home!
- My kids are obsessed with these active indoor games.
- These crafts for kids are so fun and easy!
- Learn how to make headbands with buttons.
- Make reading even more fun with this PB kids summer reading challenge.
- You won’t believe why parents are gluing pennies on shoes.
- Rawr! Here are some of our favorite dinosaur crafts.
- Get kids off technology and back to basics with learning worksheets you can print at home.
- Make being stuck at home fun with our favorite indoor games for kids.
- Have fun coloring our awesome Fortnite coloring pages.
- Make a batch of these Edible Harry Potter Wizard Wands, with this recipe from The Nerd’s Wife, and then have a Harry Potter movie marathon!
- Your will love these fun halloween games for kids!
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