First time going to picnic with my kids

I live in the city of trees and there are alot of parks here. My daughter and I have been enjoying driving around town looking at the new Fall leaves. Orange, yellow, red and brown are the lovely colors of the trees now where they were just green before. Fall is a lovely time of the year.

wow that sounds so much fun. i sure your kid enjoyed and looks forward to it too. If you are so excited then i can imagine the kids excitement. Good to know this and i might steal the idea when i have kids. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.

It is great that you are going on a picnic, and this is something that I would like to do myself when the weather is nice in my country again. One of the things that is really good is that if you are going somewhere that is nice and hot you can take a ball for your children to play with and you will then be able to have a rest while they play for the whole of the afternoon. You don't even need to take all that much food with you because of the fact that they will spend more of their time playing than they will eating.

Kaka, i am sure your kids will admire the beauty of outdoor scenery. Park is a great place for picnic, if there are not much disturbance. Before, we always go picnic at the nearby garden whenever we are free. Sometimes, we also picnic at the beach area, provided the weather is fine. Since nowadays there are too many things needs to complete daily include weekends, so we seldom go picnic anymore.

Your post made me miss the days when my children were still kids and the fun we had going to the parks, malls and zoo which they really enjoyed. Take pleasure in these moments with your kids for times flies so fast and you will just be surprised one day to find your children all grown ups and having personal dates and outings of their own.

Wow!!! your preparation is good for picnic and I can imagine how happy feeling while going picnic with child. But only 3 years baby girl means she not enjoy the scenery but feel happy for free air.

We often had picnics when my kids were young. The parks where we lived had fun play equipment, such as slides swings and marry-go-arounds. Thing not seen on play grounds today. some of my friends would get together and take our kids to the park often taking just sandwiches. One day during the winter we made a pot of chili and took it to a rest stop out side of town beside a railroad track. The kids had a ball. I figured picnics weren't only for the summer time. I raised two of my grandkids and my granddaughter loved to have tea parties. She would also get the neighborhood kids together to have a teddy bear picnic. "The Teddy Bears Picnic" If you go out in the woods today You're sure of a big surprise. If you go out in the woods today You'd better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. Picnic time for teddy bears, The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today. Watch them, catch them unawares, And see them picnic on their holiday. See them gaily dance about. They love to play and shout. And never have any cares. At six o'clock their mommies and daddies Will take them home to bed Because they're tired little teddy bears. If you go out in the woods today, You'd better not go alone. It's lovely out in the woods today, But safer to stay at home. For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic CHORUS Every teddy bear, that's been good Is sure of a treat today There's lots of wonderful things to eat And wonderful games to play Beneath the trees, where nobody sees They'll hide and seek as long as they please Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic The teddy Bears picnic music was written in 1909 and the verses were written in 1932. A version of this song can be found on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=1_jNgirWeQY

I have gone on picnics with my kids many times. Its relaxing and they love it. Makes it a fun way to have lunch rather then just sitting at home at the kitchen table. I am glad you and your kids got to enjoy your first picnic together and I am sure you will enjoy it each time you do it :)

That is wonderful that u are taking this special time w/your children. They will never forget these picnics. Sounds like u are really a good mom.

So sweet Yes, kids love to stay outdoor sometimes. They want new environment, new experience and scenery. I am sure you will have a great time again next picnic session

When my children were smaller, we had picnics on a fairly regular basis since a simple picnic is a great way to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. What we had to eat was not the important thing, it was the time that we were able to spend together. In addition to the food that I would pack, I would also take some fun outdoor activities to play as well. My kids loved kites, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and other things like that. I believe that picnics and outdoor play are a great way to bond with your children.

That was a very good idea that you had go to picnic last time. And now again will going. I think children enjoying a lot on picnic. And also they have to do many creative things like drawing. On picnic they will feel very fresh. With kids also parents go for outing and they can make their day great. So I always like to go on picnic with friends and family.

hello kaka, I never tried to go for picnics, but I really love to go out for a picnic with my son. Hope you'll have a very nice bonding together.

hi kaka, That is good I miss the days when me and my family go to a picnic it's been ages since the last time we do that. hope you will have another wonderful picnic together again happy mylotting

Spending time with family in the sense, always just talking or taking care of looking after the children etc. But, the fact is that giving some nod to their needs and their likes. Then only, the whole family will be happy and even we can lead a fulfilled life with fun filled. Its happy that you had a good picnic and looking forward for the next picnic. Let it continue. And have a very happy days ahead.

That's a good way to bond. I really admire you. Giving your extra time to your kids is something I really wish to have when I was a kid. Though I have those unforgettable moments with my mother, I still long for those moments, and wish I should have spend more time with her. Picnic is something that I enjoy and has a thrilling effect one me. Exciting as it is. I would also do that to my kinds and that's for sure. Thanks for introducing this to me again.

nice to see the initiative.. Even i am also planning for a picnic soon with some nieghbour friends

That was the great moment they will always remembered and cherished- the time spent with them which is beyond compare to any material things on earth...Keep it up dear Mom and i salute you.