Ice Storm Camping. Day 66

Do you remember building tents out of chairs and blankets when you were younger?  Wasn’t it pretty close to the most wonderful thing in the world?  Chairs, tables and blankets draped just so to make your own little private getaway complete with books, games and whatever goodies you might need while you were on your adventure.

Well, it’s icy outside.  School’s canceled.  Kids keep saying they’re bored, so today we are doing just that.  I made the kids wait upstairs while I rearranged our dining room table and chairs, pulled all of our blankets and pillows from every room in the house together and made… in their words “the most awesome tent ever”.  There were books, treat bags, their favorite animals, and even a secret “bedroom” for Ivy.  They flipped out when they saw it.  They have now been in their tent for an hour doing the same thing they usually do, but so excited about their new “hideout”.  Hopefully the thrill won’t wear off for the rest of the day.

The blanket tent…

the inside view…

the treat bags…

the book & game basket…

Ivy’s room….

happy kiddos…

 

 

 

Besties. Day 24

This school year has come with lots of changes for the kids.  New teachers, new rules, new classrooms and new friends.  We’ve had our bumps in the road, but overall they’ve done very well adjusting.  For Eve, however, there is no replacing her bestie from her last school, Zoey.  She loves her to pieces and I truly think leaving her has been the hardest part or adjusting to a new school.  She asks me constantly when can we do a sleepover?  When can we do a playdate?  When can I call her?  She just misses her so much.  Well, tonight was a very special night.  She is actually going to have a sleepover with Zoey tonight.  I’m sure it will be a night full of super silly, girly fun.  I just wish I could be there to see it 🙂  I know they’re going to have a blast.