tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post6882940594033547788..comments2024-03-14T13:53:32.017-05:00Comments on In Progress: February BluesErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15031366885885191512noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-8346627437987145052010-01-19T02:17:56.000-06:002010-01-19T02:17:56.000-06:00We had a large basement. In that basement were Dad...We had a large basement. In that basement were Dad's tools, Mom's laundry area, small push toys, a blackboard that I made in the shape of a whale, an easel and paints, a swing on a rope hung from a beam, a long rope ladder to climb, and later, DS added ropes from one end of the room to the other with a pulley wheel on which the kids would glide. As they got older, there was a hockey net added. The wooden train track was set up on the floor each year at Christmas time. They did play outside too, but they were a very physical bunch! At 33, DD still plays hockey and recently added Kung Fu, while pregnant! DS (38) rides his bicycle to work daily...though when the streets of Boston are too messy for that, he runs! Both "kids" enjoy winter camping too. Me? UGH!Gardenbughttp://www.nowebsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-73208284486331820642010-01-19T03:35:44.000-06:002010-01-19T03:35:44.000-06:00I forgot to add that music was also a part of our ...I forgot to add that music was also a part of our play while I did laundry. We had a tambourine and wood sticks and bells and recorders etc...and would march around the basement with Indian headbands singing and yes, shouting!<br><br>I'll admit, our children were very bored at the neighbor's homes where TV was the main activity.Gardenbughttp://www.nowebsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-72335010054575071682010-01-19T07:15:57.000-06:002010-01-19T07:15:57.000-06:00We've been doing some arts and crafts to keep ...We've been doing some arts and crafts to keep busy while inside. I also want to try some things I've seen on others' blogs, one was doing a hopscotch out of masked tape, either on the rug or down the hall. That would be a good way to keep active inside! DS1 got a bouncing horse ball thing for Christmas too. We haven't given it to him yet, but we will be soon, I'm sure!Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-60122773391105036232010-01-25T01:22:49.000-06:002010-01-25T01:22:49.000-06:00[...] a list about short-circuiting the February b...[...] a list about short-circuiting the February blues that afflict so many homeschoolers. One of my posts is on the list! For more inspiration, have a look at Sarah’s post. There is some really great [...]Weekend Knit « Beyond Homemakinghttp://beyondhomemaking.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/weekend-knit/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-85775954126645505672010-01-25T01:55:00.000-06:002010-01-25T01:55:00.000-06:00I like the music idea and fort building and indoor...I like the music idea and fort building and indoor bike riding! Things I hadn't thought of. THanks.LLMomhttp://catholicmomsjourney.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450638227963802796.post-67928402015323712272010-02-22T04:40:23.000-06:002010-02-22T04:40:23.000-06:00[...] Oh, February. [...][...] Oh, February. [...]Forecast « Beyond Homemakinghttp://beyondhomemaking.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/forecast/noreply@blogger.com