6 March 2014

A WEEKEND OF WILD

At the moment our weeks are in short of supply of quality family time, what with me working Saturdays and Paul away most weeks. So those slow Sundays are the only time we can cram everything in, and cram we do. Recently due to all the rain, this day has been relegated to: chores, DIY, trips to town, and endless de-cluttering, and in doing this we've noticed an increase in F asking for TV time, and not his usual Abney and Teal teatime slot either, but an onslaught of DVD requests.

So this Sunday after debating his fifth demand of Ponyo or Ice Age 3, I watched him mope off – as much as a three year old can – and stare out the window, and then something clicked. The main difference to this new weekend routine has been the lack of #wildtime, just me, him and the boy hanging out, getting muddy and exploring the great outdoors. A quick glance outside confirmed the grey onset of drizzle, but who cares right? Nature can be fun whatever the weather, as a kid I wouldn't have blinked an eyelid at rain or moody skies, instead it would have made a varied backdrop for my adventures.


Kitting F out in scarf, hat and wellies and me in my lovely new Merrell Boots and Jack Wolfskin parker we headed off to the woods. Within minutes F had a huge smile on his face as he bounded along to the nature playground, where mud covered tree stumps proved to be the epitome of excitement. My new role morphed quickly into a mud monster called Bop who had to chase F to his faraway island, before switching over to a big bad wolf in his rendition of the three little pigs


We explored dens, rode broomsticks, squelched in muddy puddles, foraged for nature's treasures, banged drumsticks, clambered upon felled trees and pointed at the various dogs lolloping past. I was sure that I would quickly want to head home to shelter from the rain but my parker kept me cosy warm with its thermal inner jacket and waterproof skin, making me happy to stay out and play as well as looking cool – there's nothing better than the parker/bobble hat combo to channel that scandi mama style.

As we wandered deeper into the woods and off the trails I was glad that I had worn my Merrell Boots rather than my wellies, with their waterproof full grain leather and waterproof membrane they kept my feet dry and still looked as good as when I first put them on, plus the fleece lining makes them perfect for keeping feet cosy during wet walks and snowy adventures.



Exhausted, with a happy F in tow, we headed home for hot chocolates and jigsaw puzzles, another day under our belt. I'm now looking forward to starting Forest School with F and donning my new mama style, all I need now is a good flask for my coffee.

We were sent a pair of Merrell Boots and a Jack Wolfskin Parker for review purposes only. All words and opinions are honest and my own.


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35 comments

  1. Great pictures....Looks like a fashion shoot in the woods. Beautiful post. xxx

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  2. Love anywhere we can find muddy puddles

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  3. Now that's how to spend a Sunday afternoon!

    We've been trying to get out in all weathers lately as my two have started to watch too much TV! They moan about me making them go out but then have so much fun that they don't want to come back home ;-)

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  4. I love your bobble hat! Playing in the woods is such fun for the children and the grown ups, you can let your imagination run wild and have so many adventures.

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  5. What an awesome adventure! I LOVE your photos! :)

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  6. My boys are like dogs, they need lots of exercise, good food and praise. I have to make sure we get outside at the weekend whatever the weather or they drive me and each other mad!

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  7. Lovely photos - we love taking a trip to the woods too...perfect in every season!

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  8. The boots and coat are really lovely as well as practical. Some great photos!

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  9. Beautiful post and photos. We love nothing more than escaping outdoors - especially to the woods! The boots and parker look fabulous too :)

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  10. What lovely photos. i love taking my kiddies on muddy woody walks too.

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  11. I love the pictures, looks like you had a great time!

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  12. Your photographs are so beautiful. I love the colours.

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  13. I think it's so important for all children to get out in the fresh air....and of course mud too! Great pics :)

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  14. love the boots! I want to see more style posts please :) x

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  15. Gorgeous photos! Looks like fun was had by one and all! I adore your parka!

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  16. Amazing photo's! Glad you are making the most of your family time x

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  17. That looks like so much fun - how can you look so stylish on a Sunday afternoon walk?!

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  18. Looks like you had a great time, we love playing in the woods.

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  19. those boots look great, I could use a pair like them!

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  20. Great photos - you make me want to head out into the woods! The boots looks great and really comfy too - it'shard to find winter boots that look good and still manage to be practical!

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  21. Coffee? I always thought Bop drank tea/bubble mixture..! ;)
    LOVE F's wellies! Mine need regular exercise too, or they start to tear the house apart - a bit like puppies...
    Gorgeous pics

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  22. really like those boots! they look comfy/warm as well as quite cute! sometimes it really good to get out isn't it, regardless of weather.

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  23. You look very glam, lovely clothes for a trip to the forest. Good for you getting out in the drizzle too.

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  24. I used to love trips like this into the woods. Nothing beats jumping in a puddle when you are a kid :)

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  25. We have exactly the same issues here. If we spend too much time indoors we all suffer so time out in the garden or on a walk in the woods has become an essential part of our family routine, whatever the weather. That is unless it is windy. The little one is NOT a fan of windy days. Hopefully the sun will make more of an appearance in the coming week to make outdoor adventures more of a pleasure and dry up some of the quagmires around here.

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  26. Fantastic photos! It looks like great fun in the woods :-)

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  27. Looks like you had great fun - mine would have loved that den too!

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  28. Nothing beats a good session of jumping in muddy puddles. I find it quire therapeutic :-)

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  29. We love #wildtime such a great hashtag. My little man has those boots too

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  30. Your photos are gorgeous. We need to get out in the fresh air, we haven't been to the woods in months.

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  31. We've just done the same here today. Always nice to get out and blow the cobwebs away x

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  32. Boots are great. They were on my short list for winter boots :-)

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  33. Those boots are gorgeous and the photos are too :)

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