Winter

 Ethan and Abby love to go outside, but usually it is short lived. They are out for maybe 10 min. and are banging on the door to come in. We have since created a 15 min. mandatory outside time. Once your out, you must stay out for 15 min., so far it works quite well.

 Clara is an entirely different story, she wants to go out only because they want to go out and she feels like she should "want" to do what they do. Truthfully, she can't stand it outside. She refuses to keep her hat and mitts on, and will walk around outside with many of the following facial expressions. It really is, quite hilarious.

 Rick, who faithfully keeps our driveway clear often has a shadow that follows close behind.

 Then there is me.