I would walk two miles...

January blahs - that is what is going on with Buddy & I.
John is VERY busy with work, teaching, and freelance. He is loving teaching and he got an award the other day for something he accomplished at work (although he isn't going to hang the certificate up in his cubicle like his other coworkers do). We are very lucky to have such a great provider for us and that we get to spend a couple of hours a night with him is even more of a plus.
But Buddy and I (well mostly me because Buddy would be satisfied if I would let him watch youtube all day - he's addicted) are ready for spring already. It's a constant battle to get him to eat anything (that sugar isn't the main ingredient aka "treats" - one of his few words), use his words (he knows some - or used to - sign language), and get him to self-entertain ("Momma" always has to be at his side playing with him).
So Wednesday we went for a walk (thanks for the suggestion Mom) - two miles. Although it seemed like more - I was wearing my regular shoes (to which I now have a sore on my heel thanking me), jeans, and a coat. Buddy was pretty pleasant most of the time. By the time we were about to turn around and head home he started to get restless - pulling off his hat (I still can't find one of his gloves from two weeks ago), kicking out of the leg cover I had on him, and showing off his self-made tatoo to the passing motorists (which is from his "draw"ing experience Tuesday - scribbles on his shin).
We have had the blessing of visits to/from "mikey" (said in a whisper & sounds more like "bikey") when Ali is working & Mike gets substitute jobs in Ammon. We also have book babies @ the library on Tuesdays and now preschool open gym @ the rec center - so I shouldn't complain. Sometimes it's just hard to answer the call to get out of bed (which this morning was Buddy telling his blanket - "No No No!") with a smile.
Well this blog post is ending - Buddy is going "uhh uhh uhhh" and has climbed onto my lap (inbetween me and the computer).
Reader participation time: what do you do to stave off the winter blahs? oh & any suggestions on how to paint with a toddler on your heels? Thanks in advance!