I took the kids on a nature hike today. Well, it wasn't exactly hiking, but a walk in the woods. It started out great. Nice cool shady paths. Lots of rocks, birds blah blah blah crap that interests little tiny kids. I felt like I was doing such a great thing getting them out into nature, getting some exercise. About 10 minutes into our adventure I realized that there are about a bazillion mosquitoes in the woods on a hot July day. Not pleasant. We ended up turning around and went home. Our walk lasted about 20 minutes. At least it wore Z out, she went down for a nap as soon as we got home.
We'll try again in the fall, no mosquitoes.
L was pleased to learn that there were no bees in the woods. That was one high point.