When it rains...

When it rains, we find other ways to expel energy!   And, it just so happens that we recently upgraded our TV. (Don't get the wrong impression: my job isn't one that rakes in the money and pays SO MUCH that we are able to run out and buy the newest, latest, and greatest.  This purchase was carefully planned and saved up for. We are proud to be a family - and a business! - that pays for everything with cash.)

Anyway...
I knew this box was going to be an exciting new plaything for the kids!  I saved it and kept it hidden all last week just so I could introduce it at just the right time. And what a more perfect time to bring out the big box than on a rainy Monday, when the school-agers are out of school!  Perfect. :)

This box will become a beautiful house, I think. We'll break out the box cutter, paints, maybe even fabric curtains sometime next week.  But, I'm going to savor this exciting box while I can. So, babysteps! First, we simply enjoy the simplicity that a big box is:

Caleb approves of the bigger-than-life size box!

The big kids get "thrown" inside the box.

The addition of balls!

Hiding from Caleb, the "monster"

And the initiation of a ball fight!

Laughter, running, throwing, and even screaming!

I'm with you Caleb: Let's box 'em up and ship 'em out! :)

Park

With over 14 days of DRY, cool fall weather, we have been spending lots of time outside.  It's so easy to skip lesson plans, crafts, structured learning time, and even snack once in a while when we get all caught up in an innocent game of freeze tag, or go on wild grasshopper hunts.  We LOVE the outdoors!

One of my favorite things to do is to go for a long walk to the park.  I like the park that is a little further away because there's a nice greenway path to walk on to get there.  We are so spoiled to live in such a pretty town with wonderful parks and playgrounds.

An added bonus: last week, our trip to the park included a meet and greet with Miss Toshia and her group! We love meeting friends at the park, and I love having another adult to laugh with, chat with, and share ideas with. Our recent trip the park was nothing short of AWESOME.  Enjoy some pictures!! :)