I need a Mom Check

[hermione]

We have tickets for Zoo Boo tonight. H's brother is in town and coming with, if that matters. He's excited to spend time with C.

Just today the temp has dropped here. It'll be 40-50 degrees while we're out. 3 separate people have commented on how it's too bad we'll have to miss Zoo Boo since its "so cold." Ummmmmm, it's October in Michigan. We own coats. It never crossed my mind not to go.

Am I crazy? A bad mom? Just dumb?

[pugz]

they are stupid, just wear layers

[VillainV]

Go. If you stayed home every time it dropped into the 40s you'd be shut in all winter.

[dcn]

Lol. Go and wear a coat.

[soozy87]

Go!

[ladygrey]

40-50 degrees is not cold, especially if you're wearing coats. Go and have fun!

[toesie]

I never think my kid can't go outside because it's cold. Unless it's below zero temp, I have no issue.

Kids grow up in MI, they need to get used to the cold.

[timorousbeastie]

Definitely go. Considering the vast majority of my Halloween costumes growing up were designed to fit over a snowsuit, I'd have no problem just bundling up and going. Have fun!

[cinco]

This mild weather mom thinks it's fine. I wouldn't think twice.

[curbsideprophet]

Unless it is raining I would still go.

[chickens987]

Go!! I am going to a pumpkin party tonight and I am so sad that it's like 70 degrees outside I want to wear my boots!!!

[pierogigirl]

That's not even cold. I'd go without even thinking twice.

[pierogigirl]

That's not even cold. I'd go without even thinking twice.

[turtlegirl]

I wouldn't think twice. That's what jackets are for.

[wavepool]

This is why coats exist. Go, then go home if it gets obviously way too cold, but don't that would happen in October!

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[redheadk]

I live in Houston and would still go unless it was wet.

[brooklyn]

That doesn't even sound cold to me. Wear a jacket and go!

[Deleted]

Go! 40-50 degrees is " fall like." It will make zoo boo even more fun if it's a little chilly

[hermione]

Ok. Thanks for confirming.

[Brie]

They're nuts.

You should link that article about how Scandinavian moms leave their kids outside to nap when the weather is below freezing, LOL.

[undecidedowl]

That's nuts. Our zoo does Christmas lights and there are plenty of babies and toddlers out past dark in December when it is even colder. Have fun!

[spunkarella]

40-50 degrees? What in the world?

I'm a wimpy southerner when it comes to cold and even *I* don't think it's too cold. Go, wear coats, have fun!

[Deleted]

They are stupid. I live in VA and would totally take DS to an event at 40-50 degrees. Just wear layers.

[livinitup]

One of our favorite wintertime activities is to bundle up and go to the zoo. Don't these naysayers own hats and gloves?

[babyrn]

I would definitely go! Just dress warm. You can always leave early if she gets cold.

[lg28]

Our preschool does 2 1-hour increments of outside time daily unless the temp drops below minus 10C. So clearly a few hours at 40 is fine!!

[dancingirl21]

Uh, go. We had J at a race that DH did this morning before 7am in Chicago. It was about 40 degrees, windy and slightly raining. He was bundled in his stroller and was perfectly warm.

[sh10]

Cold weather and Halloween events is a rite of passage for a Michigan kid. Go and have fun!

[kershnic]

Uh, are these people shut-ins all winter? It's a kid-oriented fall event in the fall with fall weather. No brainer.

[hermione]

I consider 2 of the 3 people who commented to be pretty sane so I started to question myself. I'm so relieved everyone else thinks it's perfectly acceptable.