Thursday morning, we officially had to break out the winter coats for the boys. It was below 30 degrees when NHL left for school and the high was barely going to make it into the upper 40’s. Of course that would not be too bad, but the wind has made it seem even worse. We bought NHL a new new coat at the end of last season when his old coat’s zipper broke and could not be fixed, but the new one barely fits him. It is fine for now, but we’re not sure if it will make the entire winter.
After TechyDad took NHL to school, I went digging to find the new coat that we bought JSL last year. I pulled it out of the bag from the store and tried it on him. It is a little big, but should be good for the cold months ahead. He loved wearing it around today. In fact, he complained when I tried to unzip it at the grocery store and remove his hands from the built in mittens. It was so warm and cozy that he fell asleep when going to school to pick big brother up from his after school club.
Here is the little guy modeling his jacket.
1. Personal nose warmer, 2. Hands are covered, 3. Shy guy ready to go
Now I just need to buy some new yarn to knit him a new scarf, check on the boots and snow pants for both boys and decide if I can get a new coat for myself.
So my question to you this week:
Are you ready for the cooler/cold/freezing weather? See covered most of the bases no matter where you live! If you are not ready, what do you still need to get?
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Aloha #70
Yes, I am ready. I live in Alabama and it can get so hot here!
I’m ready physically… but not emotionally !!!
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that is some cold weather. too soon for us here, but we have enjoyed much cooler weather, in the low 70s. i have dusted off the sweaters and jeans and look forward to fall. we are prepared for the cooler weather. i always buy items for my son a few sizes bigger, so he grows into everything. he will use his winter coat for a 3rd season. saves money to buy the larger sizes at after season sales. aloha and take care.
Yes, without a doubt. I live in Florida and it’s been so hot and humid. Cooler weather means more biking.
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I’m more than ready! I’m in Southeast Texas and it hit 90 degrees here today! Cool weather would be welcomed! Fortunately, we’re supposed to get a “cool front” (meaning below 80 degrees, LOL!) this weekend.
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I am not ready at all. Even though I have lived in Wisconsin all my life, I can just never get used to the cold weather here!
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We are in GA So I am ready!!! It’s still not really cold here!
We just bought the little boys gloves but that is pretty much it. The littlest one is good since he gets hand me downs & the biggest one should be fine from last year… The middle boy, well… he doesn’t need to go outside does he?
Nope we are not ready we run to the store as soon as the snow hits. I am in TN we dont get that cold where I am
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I guess I’m ready.. i expected it so bad:):):)
I just need a couple of cardigans more and a new haircut and then I’m good:)
Aloha!
*my Aloha Friday’s up too!
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Oh yes I’m ready. we will be going ice staking this weekend. We still need to buy Pellets for the stove. but I have already changed out the clothes and put the heat pump on auto.
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I’m ready :)
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I still have to get myself some gloves, but the kids are ready!
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Mentally I’m ready! But, all our heavy Winter gear is in storage. We have Fall jackets and things at home, so we should be good for a another month or so. But, I did wake up to it snowing out today, so I could be so, so wrong…
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In south Georgia, I will go for your question of “cooler” LOL, because we all know it sure doesn’t get cold!
So, yes…
I am ready for the cooler weather…
Not ready physically, but emotionally, I am SO READY!
I am more than ready!
In Southern California we only need wait and appreciate the cooler weather. But we do miss the beautiful and colorful seasons.
The house is still winterized, but I need to get the kids new jackets – they grew too much over the summer.
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I am definitely ready! I love cold(er) weather. We live in Tennessee, so it won’t be a harsh winter, for sure!
I’m not ready for cold weather. There is much to shop for as the kids just keep growing.
Technically I’m ready for it but mentally I never get ready for it.
Such adorable photos of your munchkin!
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Oh I know just how you feel! It is SO cold here already, and I am not prepared at all! One weekend it was 70, the next it was 40 so I wasn’t prepared! I had to go out and buy a hat & gloves for my daughter! We still need boots, that’s on this weekend’s to-do list!
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I’m not ready. We are still wearing tanks and shorts here in LA :)
However I definitely will need to get some good coats for the kids as when it gets cold here, ooh it gets cold.
Oh and I might need some mittens and bigger boots for thick socks. Oh dear summer has spoiled us!
Your little man is adorable :)
Aloha!
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No not ready. I need to move my trailer first.
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I live in the south so it doesn’t get REALLY cold here. It’s in the 60s today which is COLD for us! LOL!
I am totally not ready for the cold weather. We actually had snow flurries this morning. I don’t remember it snowing in Oct. before! They said it should be in the low 60’s still this time of yr. It was 30 degrees this morning. It’s to early. Yest. my husband took down all the screen windows and put the storm windows up and I don’t even have a winter coat for my daughter yet. My mother ordered one for her at LL Bean, I should be getting it in a couple of weeks. I guess not soon enough.
Your son is cute in his winter gear. :)
Thanks for stopping by my playground. Um In Hawai’i it’s hard to prepare for the cold LOL Just make sure a jacket will be handy because when it does get to our lows in the 60’s it’s freezing LOL
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I’m ready!! Last Saturday we woke up to 17″ of snow on the ground…talk about heaven! The only thing I’m waiting for is Paige’s snowboots. I ordered them from Crocs. I can’t tell you how much I love Crocs, their slow shipping just kills me though…I’m impatient!
I’m in SC so I shouldn’t have to worry too much. I think I have a jacket somewhere…
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Mentally yes, gear wise, probably not.
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I live in Tn. and we don’t get too much really cold weather here (Memphis). I am not a huge fan of cold weather but I love the fall.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Children will change everything-even your sleep and wake cycles!I prefer to stay up late and I do not like mornings!! Blessings as you raise up your litlle flock.
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In Texas we have to wait until February for cold weather! rofl…
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I’ve got to get down to the cedar closet in the basement and drag out all of the winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens, etc. I’m not looking forward to it because our hall closet is so small and we always have coats and stuff all over the place!
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