My Son Wants to Go Outside Anr Run off Some Fuel, but It's Too Cold! What to Do?

hi D.~
i can completely understand your situation. i live in woodbridge and have been going to chuckee cheese and also to the chick-fil-a that has an indoor play area. it seems to help my kids 4 and 2 1/2 burn off some energy. my kids also love to play tag. since they don't run too fast i'll chase them around as a crawl around. they love it! that might be something that your 19 month old can understand the concept of.
good luck to you......

First off D., have faith - it will soon be warm enough to play outside again in northern Virginia. You can still take nature walks in our brisk weather, just bundle up a bit. I live just a few miles north of you in Prince William county. The Dale City recreation center may have some opportunities for you. Also check your county's web site for indoor activities and on base. They really keep up with what's available in your local area.

- Been There

Hi! I'm also from Stafford, VA. You might want to take your son to the mall in Fredericksburg... they have an indoor children's play area... another option is to join the YMCA... they offer Mommy and Me play groups. Just a thought :)

Hi there,

There is a play group that is 3 days a week right at the parks and rec center , I think that is the name , I can get the address and get back with you it is off of route 1.I take my son only 1 day a week he is only 11 months, but there are bikes and different toys for them to play with.

Hi D.,
I'm a Marine, too, and know what you're going through. I have a 19 month old and a 3 year old. There's a place called Kids N Motion in Woodbridge that we went to once when dad was in Okinawa for a couple weeks -- it kept them BUSY. They loved it, and it was really fun for them. Mosh-ball pit, big blow up slide, etc., but they also have a toddler room for the little ones since they just weren't big enough for the really big jumpy toys. It's a great place. http://kidsnmotion.biz/ It's -- I think $5 a kid to get in. Weekends I am sure are a bear, but if you want to go during the week, I bet it's a lot easier. Have fun, we did!

Hi D.,
I live in Fredericksburg, so I know what you mean. I take my kids to play park in the spotsy mall. When he gets a little older the library is free and they have story time. There is a lot of mommy groups in the area as well. If you don't have a church to attend there is a great one off 610 in Stafford it's called Calvary Chapel. Hope that will be of some help.

J.