Creative Kids: Toy Bucket Ride
Brina and Karlie emptied the toy buckets and took them for a spin around the room
Life is never boring with kids around. While playing they often come up with some creative ways to find a little extra entertainment. The other day as I was busy getting some stuff done around the house I heard a bunch of giggles. As I go to check out what they are up to I found that they had emptied their toy buckets and were rolling around the room in them.
Karlie giggling and spinning in circles in the toy bucket
It was pretty funny watching them spin in circles around the room all tucked up in the buckets. Their hair was completely crazy with static and there were plenty of giggling going on too. It is amazing how something so simple can entertain the kids for a long time.
Brina with very static hair but having a blast rolling around in the empty toy bucket
This fun activity entertained the kids for quite some time. After their adventure of rolling around in the buckets they put the toys back into the buckets. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to tuck our bodies in a bucket and spin around the room!
Karlie having a blast rolling around in the empty toy bucket
Sometimes it is the simplest things in life that can provide the most enjoyment and you probably have the items right in your house. I love it when the girls use their imagination and come up with fun activities on their own. Life is short and sweet so why not have a little fun too! What creative entertainment have your kids come up with recently?
Summer Activities: Cleaning the Pool
The girls have a blast “helping” Jake clean out the pool. I am not sure how they can stand the ice cold water but they enjoy splashing around as the pool is cleaned and refilled. It has been fun having a small pool for the girls to play in at home. Here are some of the pictures from our last pool cleaning process:
Brina getting ready to spray Daddy as he is cleaning the pool while Karlie is jumping over the hose! Karlie thought it was so cool to jump over the hose during the cleaning process while Brina got a kick out of spraying Daddy when he wasn’t looking her way.
Lounging in the pool as it fills up. Aw…..what a great life it is having the opportunity to relax in the pool as it fills. They were laying there like this chatting back and forth about summer, trips, and life in general. I enjoy seeing them relax and have fun together.
You never know what friends you'll find while cleaning out the pool. Karlie spotted this eight legged spider in the pool as we were cleaning it out and filling it up. A black widow spider is not the type of friend I like to swim around with in the pool. Thankful he was discovered right away when we are cleaning out!
I am truly thankful for the time I was able to spend at home with my girls. It is a blessing to have many memories of our summer together. The summer has been packed full of travel, crafts, parks, picnics, and many other great adventures. I am treasuring the last few days we have together before school starts again (only a few days left)!
