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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Covid all around, snow all around, freezing cold.

One of the best things to do is go outside and play.  I have three kids, 4, 9, 11.  The older two are all about playing outside; sledding, snow forts, snowmen building.  But my 4 yr old is refusing.  It is super frustrating bc he is big enough that I cannot force him into a snowsuit, boots, mittens, hat, etc. if he is flat out not willing.  It is too cold out to be outside not wearing appropriate gear.  My older ones are fine to play outside without me, but I want to play with them too!  And the big snow hill for sledding is a far walk away and they cant go there alone.

Yesterday I had to shovel the drive way and it was a disaster.  Older two played in the yard happily.  After a long struggle (and still no snow pants), 4 yr old stayed outside right next to the door the whole time crying- just waiting to go back in.

How can I fix this?  I want to be able to do fun outdoor things with all three of my kids and I feel bad my older kids 1) don't get to play with me 2) are limited to pretty much yard play.  Any ideas?

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If I were you I would let my older two go by themselves. I would stay home four year old and not push four yearold to go out.  Thatis the downsides of going for the third and a big age gap.  Sometimes you have to miss out on the fun!     Sorry![/quote]

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