The Cure for Cabin Fever
Of course, it has been rainy here the past few days. that means that Kids remain cooped up inside. This is a potential for disaster, as the only cure is 12 hours straight of Thomas the Tank Engine, Calliou, and Teletubbies. This is not an option, for my mental well being, not to mention theirs.
So, this evening, after resting time, chores done, a couple of time outs for mouthiness, and dinner, we got mom off to work, got grubby clothes on, and went out to play. . .keep in mind, it has been raining for two days. My mission was to clean the dirt wash off of the carport, but as you can see, it turned into a veritible CORNUCOPIA of fun activities for Possum and Olivia
Of Course, Sofia just enjoyed being outside in the fresh air. She spent part of the time in her favorite Swivel-Toy, and part of it snuggling and playing with her dear old dad:
The Excitement continued after Sofia went inside for a little rest (thank GOD for baby monitors), Drew had finished his mowing and joined us for a little time exploring the back yard. . .we even found someone's previous start at a treehouse, Which Possum loved (and lived up to his nickname).
After all of the mud, water, trikes, playing, climbing and exploring. . .they were tuckered out. . .a bit of a rest in the yard, snacking on a granola bar, and then in the house to the bath and into bed (with no fights about it either. . .imagine that)
Just another day in paradise, I guess.
So, this evening, after resting time, chores done, a couple of time outs for mouthiness, and dinner, we got mom off to work, got grubby clothes on, and went out to play. . .keep in mind, it has been raining for two days. My mission was to clean the dirt wash off of the carport, but as you can see, it turned into a veritible CORNUCOPIA of fun activities for Possum and Olivia
Of Course, Sofia just enjoyed being outside in the fresh air. She spent part of the time in her favorite Swivel-Toy, and part of it snuggling and playing with her dear old dad:
The Excitement continued after Sofia went inside for a little rest (thank GOD for baby monitors), Drew had finished his mowing and joined us for a little time exploring the back yard. . .we even found someone's previous start at a treehouse, Which Possum loved (and lived up to his nickname).
After all of the mud, water, trikes, playing, climbing and exploring. . .they were tuckered out. . .a bit of a rest in the yard, snacking on a granola bar, and then in the house to the bath and into bed (with no fights about it either. . .imagine that)
Just another day in paradise, I guess.
posted by Thomas J. at 4/22/2006 07:45:00 PM
1 Comments:
It sounds like you had a fun day, and it looks like the kids had a blast. There are few things as fun as playing in the mud. My sister and I used to feed my brother mud pies and he actually ate them! I am betting Olivia would be the "baker" and Sam would be the "taker." I am glad that you let them play so freely- it is good for them. (which you already know- or they wouldnt be playing in the mud!)
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