Humphreythewhale

I have a four year old and I’m in this same boat, seems pretty typical. I used to take him in a chariot and haul him on different activities to get my wiggles out and get him outside but that season has definitely passed. I wouldn’t feel bad if a lot of your outdoor time right now is separate from your kid. I take our baby on all my hiking etc outdoor time adventures that are harder with a 4 yr old. We started downhill skiing a lot more this winter as our family outdoor time at a small local ski hill, since the chairlift does the work for us of getting him up the mtn. In the summer, we have a kids ride shotgun, where he basically rides on a little bike seat mounted between you and he loves it. We live in the mtns so these activities are a lot more available to us, but just wanted to throw out what works for this age for us. It’s always just the challenge of getting out the door. It feels less about a love of being outside and just a toddler power struggle and a difficulty with transitions. I try and remember this is a phase like everything and he’ll be more willing to get out with me again soon!