After returning from a jaunt to Tahoe with his toddler, Ainslie, our friend Doug gave me tips on fun stuff to do in the snow. (That’s right old friends, I’m embarrassed to admit it but snow is something we visit out here — not endure. And we “jaunt”).
For the baby set:
Walk around with Bjorn and congratulate yourself for being active.
Sharon reports:
We would have normally planned to go snow shoeing or skiing and planned a romantic dinner out. But we spent our time walking around the village, shopping a little, having a nice dinner, going for a long walk, and taking lots of pictures of Ainslie.
Our friends, Doug and Sharon, are total bad-asses. So, when they recommend to take it easy with your rookie baby, you should listen.
Last year, Whitney and I did their 22 mile charity bike ride and were proud to complete it. Sharon did the whole thing 6 months pregnant while Doug had a 30-pound toddler in the bike trailer.
A 22 mile bike ride at 6 months pregnant? AMAZING!
That is bad-ass!
Great idea! We took our son to the snow when he was a bit too big to be carried in Bjorn and I had to use toboggan to move him around
Funny you say that Emma, their tip for the toddler set is to haul the kid around on a sled while you cross-country ski or snowshoe.
OK, heading for the snow with my 16 month old daughter next weekend.
Any suggestions for keeping her warm on a budget? Most of my friends have already given away their snow gear as their kids are too old.
I found this cool idea – http://www.thekidzshoppe.net/
rents winter gear for little ones. They are down in San Jose though — got any east bay friendly suggestions?
Thanks! Your website is inspirational
Marina
I did 12 miles on my road bike at 5 months pregnant.. Great exercise but that is when I decided that cruisers and big, wide padded seats are the ONLY way to go after you start expanding.