Wintertime means that we can't be outside nearly as much! I have a really hard time motivating myself to go out to shop or do activities in the cold. So in the winter we start doing more inside activities. The evenings could get really, really crazy with all the kids running around so there are a couple of things we do to keep some peace in the house and keep everyone busy.
Blanket time. Everyone has a large blanket folded up on the couch. When they are told, they put out their blankets and pick a bin of toys. They play quietly and independently on the blanket for around 30 minutes. Thea's blanket time is more like 20 minutes and Q doesn't have a blanket...normally he's reading or doing homework during this time. In this picture he wanted to play so he got something out. It took a little work to teach Thea to stay on the blanket, but it's really been worth it. They enjoy blanket time because they get to play with whatever they want without fear of someone coming and breaking it or stealing pieces!
Puzzle time. Self explanatory :) Ashton and Landon are doing the 4 puzzles in a box from Melissa and Doug. They are wooden and sturdy and I really like them. They're not that hard, but they take a little bit to put together because there are 4 of them. They're each getting a new one for Christmas, too.
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