A few days before our library closed in response to COVID-19, we checked out a book called "Quiet Places of Massachusetts".
On a cold and sunny March morning, we explored "Purgatory Chasm" within an hour's drive of our home.
We packed a picnic lunch.
And used one of the Outdoor scavenger hunts that had been posted online.
I did add "something beautiful" to the list, because I was curious what they would choose. If you are curious as well, Jason instantly decided on some moss:
And Sophia determined it was a three way tie:
Other exciting discoveries were that some trees are skinny enough to shake:
And Icicles are nature's version of a popsicle:
I have been inspired by the enthusiasm and resilience of our 6 and 4 year olds.
And buoyed by the porch drops and care packages sent by family and friends for when we are not in the woods.
It is also sustaining to live with two 11 month olds who are entirely oblivious to current events and endlessly fascinated by their own toes.
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