It was so nice to get a break from the hot weather today. It still felt like summer but not like "the dog days" of summer. The kids were glad to play outside more and I was definitely glad as well.
This morning I made drew a hopscotch pattern on the porch with chalk. The older kids played hopscotch a little but the younger ones enjoyed it more. We just called out the numbers as they landed on them and they thought that was great.
We played with water in the water table. I think we need a bigger water table. Or maybe two of them.
We also got played in the back yard awhile. This was the first time in nearly a week we had been in the back yard to play.
Austin has a friend here who has been here since Friday evening. I think he may just have decided to move in with. Not really, but I know he's planning to stay until at least Thursday morning. I'm just happy to see the two having so much fun together.
Austin, Amanda and Austin's friend Aaron went to Bible School this evening. They seemed to have had a great time. They came home happy and a little wired.
Austin had an appointment for a consultation with an oral surgeon this afternoon. He's having a molar removed in about two weeks. I think the main thing Austin got from the appointment is that for a few days he can only eat soft foods - like yogurt, mashed potatoes and ice cream. Some of his favorite foods. No salad allowed which makes him happy.
Lots of fun today and more fun on the way tomorrow.
the children had a variety of activities. when there is "down time", children get into things.
ReplyDeleteYou are right. Too much down time seems to be asking for trouble. It's always a challenge to balance structured activities with enough down time. Each day is different depending on the group of kids that day.
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