So, we improvise and create our own fun on the weekends to make them more enjoyable. When it's not horrible outside, we do try to run one "family errand" together, whether that be going to Target, Home Depot or Merle Hay Mall to let everyone get their wiggles out.
A few weekends ago, we decided to head up to Mills Fleet and Farm store because we had never been there. We actually had a good time, and the kids especially liked playing in the ice tents and walking up and down the food aisles. (I'm pretty sure DQ took every box of rice krispie bars off the shelf).
Everyone loves art class, so we decided to do a little painting last weekend. Two teachers help eight 1-2 year olds paint nearly every day, so how hard could it be? Oh My Goodness! What a disaster. As you can see from the pictures, it started out very innocent and "clean", but quickly took a u-turn, which included both twins taking a lick off their paint brushes. Then DQ decided she wanted to get off her chair and paint on the floor. Thankfully all the paint cleaned up very easily. Needless to say, their baths were completed in the morning right after art class.
(Did I already say I love my new camera?!)
Last night, the empty laundry basket was sitting out because although I had successfully put all the clothes away right after I folded them, (rarely happens), I hadn't had a chance to take the basket to the laundry room. Caleb was playing with it so I popped him in and pushed him around the floor. Then LW thought it looked like fun so she jumped in too. AJ didn't want to miss out, so the twins moved over so she could join in on the fun. We pushed them around and around the kitchen floor for a while. Cheap entertainment! 
Spending time with Tessa-so glad they live 12 minutes away!
Unfortunately, sometimes I have to spend some of the weekend cleaning, especially if family is coming over or we recently had visitors. My girls LOVE to help me clean, so much that I find it a little concerning. Just give Lauren a paper towel and she is content. Alena can actually help me dust most of the house and they both love helping scrub the floor. It's fun having little helpers and it makes cleaning so much more fun. I've known this for a long time, but AJ is a little OCD about certain things, like her mom! She has to have her blankets just right on her bed, is often lining up shoes on the rug by the door, and helps give me organization tips. The other day, I rearranged some frames and decor in her room. She noticed right away and wanted me to put things back the way they were. Hopefully this will be a helpful trait for her down the road, and not an inhibiting trait.
Well, as I've said before I am so ready for Spring. We are definitely raising "outdoor" kids who want to be outside as much as possible, and now that CW can open doors all by himself to try and escape, for now we have to literally lock them in. I love having three parks within walking distance of our house, and countless paths to walk on. It will be even more fun when everyone can ride a bike and we can go on family bike rides. Until then I guess we'll keep finding things to keep everyone entertained.
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