Fun Stuff to do with Kids

I must be Canadian, all I can think about is the weather

April 10, 2007

We woke up to grass, but a dusting of snow happened upon us. I thought it was supposed to be warmer today, but apparently that is being saved for tomorrow. Yes, I have brought out my patio furniture, we actually needed to organize some of the space being used by the furniture and I needed a place to sit when the weather was nice. And yes, the weather turned bad again the day after I brought it out, so shoot me, but I was eager.

After preschool this morning J and I thought we should invite J2 over for another round of backyard shenanigans. The weather seemed nice, the snow had melted and the sun was shining. Of course, by the time they got here, the sun went into hiding and it was cool again. This year is really turning out fun as the boys can play outside while we stay inside and watch through the windows. Of course when it gets just a bit warmer, we will join them outside, but my Sister is a bigger wimp than I am when it comes to the cold so she won’t even go out if I light the BBQ and bring blankets (I am kidding about lighting the BBQ, but I did offer if she really wanted to go out).

The boys had a great time, got a couple of hours of fresh air and only fought once. J2 got caught going up the ladder for the pool, which is stored beside the house, so he was trying to use the “force” on his Auntie but he forgot I am immune.

My only request is that this snow thing takes a hike until at least December so we can get on with our Spring and Summer. I truly am sick of it and refuse to pull out J’s winter jacket again.

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Categories: Fun Stuff to do with Kids

Back in Action

March 30, 2007

After a short cold winter, of which I spent most of it on the couch feeling like a bag of dirt, I can honestly say that Spring has brought back all of my desire for photos and all things outside. The weather this week has been fantastic. Lots of sunshine, warmth and drying up of the parks and backyard. We spent a large portion of the day yesterday outside. We walked to my favorite grocery store, played in the backyard and then took a trip to the finally dried out park. It was wonderful. In addition to all that I was snapping photos like crazy. I have been for the better part of the week.

Funny how I barely wanted to open my computer for a while, let alone take some photos. Now, I feel like I am back in action (hence the title) and raring to go. Now, I just have to plan some fun little trips to places other than my backyard. I hope this weather holds for a while, or better yet keeps getting nicer. I feel the sun lifting my spirits by the minute.

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Categories: Fun Stuff to do with Kids, Weather

ROCKSTAR

March 29, 2007

Although Hubby is a guitar player, and a good one too, I just don’t know where J picked up his rockstar antics. Yesterday he put on his Backyardigans Cd, asked me to “Crank it, Mom” and played away. Complete with actions and jumps. He carried on like this for a good half hour while I was making dinner. I sure hope he can learn to play the guitar as well as he acts it out.

And yes, he is playing a yukele. He had a small guitar, but it got smashed in one of his rockstar moments. All we could find after that was a yukele. He doesn’t know the difference at this point, it makes music and looks like a guitar. It’s all good.

**And please note, the Lego peices on the floor.