Boys will be boys

Even though it was cold today, Stetson still wanted to go outside and play...shocker. So, we bundled up and braved the cold. Stetson got some brand new sidewalk chalk from The Carlson's for Valentine's Day (thank you!) and we were headed outside to try them out...or so I thought. Mom had the camera and the chalk and Stetson had a ball...again...shocker.

Once outside, I opened the chalk and illustrated to Stetson how to use them by drawing a heart. He pulled out the blue chalk....shocker...are you sensing a theme here?? He drew a little and then he was DONE. The ball was WAY more exciting! I mean come on, Stetson can throw the ball and watch Mommy chase it down the street. Who wouldn't choose that over sitting down calmly and coloring???

Daddy joined us and that was the end of playing with Mommy. Why is it that little boys LOVE playing with their Dad? Whatever the answer, I think it is precious. Stetson gets so excited. So, the boys played catch while Mommy sat on the cold concrete and snapped pictures (not one of my brightest ideas).

Well, after about twenty minutes it was just TOO cold...not for Stetson, of course. He could play outside all day every day and it wouldn't phase him. Boys will be boys, I suppose. Now, here's where the exception to the rule comes in....J. Now, let me start this by saying that I unwrapped all the chalk and put it in the container but it didn't quite fit. Instead of re-organizing it, I just brought it outside and starting playing with it. If you notice in the first picture, I had all the chalk on its side. My precious hubby pulled out each and every piece of chalk and organized them to perfection. They all fit in their little space and there is even room for more. He was smart enough to put them in the container standing up. Why is it that the woman of the house can't figure that out but the man can?? I just love J!!