Water Boys

Saturday was cold but yesterday we were able to spend most of the day outdoors. Actually, they did get out (literally!) on Saturday--I went downstairs to throw in a load of laundry and was gone approximately 4 minutes, tops. I had them distracted watching Elmo (so I thought!). Now, they LOVE to be outdoors and know how to work all the doors and locks despite the white covers throughout the house. I even have taken the extra step of BARRICADING the front and side door with a heavy chair wedged under the knob!

When I came back upstairs, the chair was gone and front door wide open! I freaked. Since we have such a vast yard, it would be impossible to fence the entire area so they could run to the gravel road if they were so inclined. I ran outside screaming their names, barefoot and coatless in 20 degree weather, I might add. But there they were, climbing the swing set and going down the slide with no shoes on and no coats! And were having the time of their lives, I kid you not. The frigid temps didn't bother them in the slightest!

I try not to yell. I would like not even to have to raise my voice. But how else to impress upon them that they can't go outside without supervision and without their gear on??

Yesterday it came close to 60, so I let them be outside most of the day. They have decided now that they really like my grandfather's heavy 10 gallon watering can, and fought over it until things got a little dicey. Soon I will go to the Dollar store and get them their own cans and we will start a garden that will be all theirs!


Lk is dragging the watering can and bucket for his important work...

This can is almost bigger than they are!

Lm climbs in Granpa's truck and starts pushing all the buttons...

We're ready for spring now!!