Today is also the one day lull between last week's classes and parties and this week's trip to visit Walt's mom and sister.
We were home and it was hot. Right as the kids started watching too much TV and getting irritable, I pulled out a bit of fun I've been hiding for weeks.
Treasure Ice Blocks.
I got the idea from a blog I occasionally read but I can't remember which one or else I'd give credit.
I made them by collecting small objects around the house or in our craft box and layered them in ice over the course of several days. They've been ready in the freezer for weeks but there just hasn't been a chunk of time at home to surprise the kids with them.
With a hammer, screwdriver and cup of water each, they busted through these blocks and found all the treasures in no time at all.
Perfect for a hot day.
Since breaking through the ice blocks didn't last as long as I'd hoped, I filled buckets with bubbles and cold water.
That bought me a little more peace and quiet.
Small buckets of bubbly water definitely don't entertain the kids as well as our old pool.
We miss the pool.
The pool is officially dead. Walt and I disposed of it last weekend.
RIP favorite pool.
1 comment:
LOL about the pool! Ours got a hole in it too but it's still laying "dead" in our yard.
You are awesome sis when it comes to fun ideas!
Maybe next summer will go better for me when Octavian is older.
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