Iowa winters are harsh. This one is especially so, one of the worst in however-many-years. (I try to divert my ears whenever someone is talking about how awful it is outside.) Anyway, Topher has some helpful hints for anyone wanting to warm up:
1) Invest in a poofy coat. This one came from Grandma and Grandpa and we got to test it when the temperature (
not the wind chill, mind you) was
negative 13 degrees.
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2) Stay active. Do some lunges (use nearby furniture for balance if necessary.) Then practice walking.
3) Always keep a blanket on hand. Even if it's lunch time. Sometimes you just don't want to let go of something so soft and warm.
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4) Finally, if all else fails, find someone you really love and snuggle up close.
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Actually, this one might be better as a first resort rather than a last.
--KC
this is so cute! Those are some great tips Topher! Thanks for making winter a little more enjoyable. :)
ReplyDeletep.s. i forgot to watch the video...I can't believe how well he's walking! that's awesome...he's growing so fast and so well. :)
ReplyDeletethanks Tina...I'm waiting for a new post on your blog! :)
ReplyDeletehaha, well...i kinda gave up on the o'l blog thing.
ReplyDeleteBUT, I'm sorta doing the same thing on Flickr.
sort through photo's, so you should check it out.
I update that EVERY day. :)
www.flickr.com/photos/mageejenks/
I want a video of Topher jiving/dancing to some music and also pushing the remote and making your arms go up and down until he laughs! Love and miss all of you! mom
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