Painting

Joel built the bookshelves in the game/craft room with the help of some friends. I have just recently started painting them. So the boys don't have a craft room to play in.

NO Worries! I pulled out a vinyl table cloth that I bought off season on clearance. I gave them cards (Daddy's birthday is next week) and a big paper to paint on.

Of course we had our bucket of soapy water, wash cloths and a dry cloth. They had as much fun painting as they did playing in the sudsy colorful water. Of course they got water and paint all over. But it was no issue. It was an easy cleanup thanks to the table cloth and the rags.

Afterwards they went to Teagan's room to build train tracks while I cleaned up and did some light housekeeping. While I started making lunch (spaghettios and grilled cheese) they went outside to play in the dirt, ride bikes, swing and chalk on the porch. They were very happy to be served their lunch outside. I think they fed their sandwich to Roxie though. :D

They are now in their rooms for quiet/nap time. I was able to do more cleaning and am now browsing the internet.

I love having Gavin home. They boys keep each other entertained and I feel more on schedule. Probably because I get an extra hour of sleep.

BUT when they wake up from their naps, we are going to draw and put stickers on Daddy's birthday cards. I have quite a few kiddie stickers that I haven't let them use yet so I'm sure they will have a blast.

Last night we watched Space Buddies. Gavin loved it! I think we will do a movie night every night during the summer (or every night that they have been good.) They have a ton of kid movies that they haven't watched since we moved back stateside. So this may be a good way to bring them back.
I know Gavin will love the idea!