Indoors and Outdoors

After reading, 10 Confessions of an Full Time RVer, http://www.doityourselfrv.com/full-time-rving-secrets/, I considered how many of these confessions were true of my family. One that surprised me was how much time we've been spending indoors. However, to contradict that, we are also spending so much more time outdoors.

Before we began, I thought for sure that we would spend all waking hours outside. That has just not been the case. For one thing, it is SO hot in the afternoon. We have a kiddie pool that we fill and wade in from time to time, but 99 and above temps start to drain you after awhile. Scott and I enjoy some cool evening air after the kids go to bed, but relaxing usually involves a DVD before bed. I can no longer send the kids outside in the morning when I clean up after breakfast. Not having a gate has created more problems than I anticipated. I am looking forward to the Fall for cooler temps and the Summer crowds to cut down on the traffic. I believe that will allow for more comfortable outdoor time.

While I am surprised that we are not outside as much as I had originally planned, we also do many more outdoor activities than when we were living in a house. We are still "camping" in the middle of the city, so outdoor activities involve a drive. Efforts to create quality family time is getting us out much more. We have been enjoying hikes and parks more in the last few months than we have living in Utah for several years. We also have the next move looming in the near future. I think we are feeling the "pressure" to experience the Salt Lake Valley and all that it offers before we leave.

It has been a interesting and surreal experience so far. There are many unexpected pros and cons to the lifestyle. Heber will offer new possibilities to explore the outdoors and to get to know the area.  I am excited about the first real move. I am sure the trial and error from that event will involve many learning opportunities as well as plenty to document.