Keeping the kiddos busy

A little update on the fires. One of the largest fires is reportedly 20% contained and some people in various areas are allowed to go back to their houses (standing or not). My oldest girls each know people who have totally lost their homes. It’s very sad and overwhelming for all of us, but especially the kids. I’m not sure they know how to process it all.

Here on the homefront, we are just trying to keep busy. Too much free time means that they get on each other’s nerves and start picking at each other. So, yesterday we filled the day with these activities; Storytime-reading books from our collection. Hair and nailtime-the girls decorated each others’ hair in silly, exotic ways (the boys played with Bionicles). Maddi did a lovely nail designs for her and Gabi. Gametime-We have MANY board games and decks of cards etc. that don’t normally get put into the mix. It was a good time to bring them out. And finally, a Tea Party-Maddi spent time making deviled eggs and offered crackers and cheese along with tea and sweets.
All of these activities along with a trip to Blockbuster filled the time well enough to keep their minds off of staying indoors all day. Today will be a bit of a challenge because we used up so much yesterday. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Have a good day and stay safe~

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