It's been a long, white winter, and we're ready for a bit of warmth and sunshine. But this year, I would be ever so appreciative if you'd please arrange the transition from this:

...to this:

...without a whole lot of that:

Because after a weekend cooped up inside due to a torrential downpour of the wet stuff, boys develop a rather nasty case of cabin fever.
Thank you in advance for your swift attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
One Frazzled Parent