Recipe for a Winter Workout

Ingredients:

1 24 lb toddler
24 lb toddler's winter gear (size may vary)
itty bitty sled

Recommended, but not necessary:

6 + inches of snow

backyard with a ridiculous hill

Directions:

Snugly wrap, zip, velcro, or otherwise shove maneuver toddler into winter gear. You'll know you've done it right if said toddler cannot move her arms, hands, or neck. It is a good idea to do the same for yourself. Doing so sets a good example.

Go outside. Buckle toddler securely into sled. After a few test pulls through the snow just to get used to things, bend at the knees and hoist the toddler-filled sled part way up the hill. Carefully turn the sled around, and pull down the hill. For extra fun, let go for the last few feet. Giggle, dust off your snowy bum (you probably fell down at some point along the path), and repeat the process.

Marks of success:

You can "feel" your legs, knees, back, and arms in a whole new way.

Your toddler is ridiculously happy and has internalized the word sled.

Her face might look something like this:

Note:

This workout is best followed by a lunch of warm soup and a long nap.