What's for Fun?

I don't believe in boredom. We visit the library at least twice a month. Our kids are required to read everyday. My first grader loves Junie B. Jones. My five year old son found a book full of classic cars. He just had to check it out. My husband is into sci-fi.
I gravitate toward poetry and home decorating. Just ask our librarian.

We spend a lot of time on arts and crafts. Both children enjoy painting crafts and on canvas. I've discovered my lost artist. I've painted on and off for the last twelve years. Lately, I've really been expressing myself through abstract art. Blue seems to be my favorite color these days and you can do a lot with it. Zoey will be taking a painting class in June. Paul would love to take drum lessons, but we haven't been able to find a teacher. He's also thinking about taking tap. He will at least be getting a drum set soon.

My kids love to make things! We live in a free spirited environment. I tell my kids our household is run by a democracy. My husband jokingly disagrees. At least I think he's kidding.

Zoey draws and colors. Paul enjoys pasting. They both get into making their own computer graphics. My daughter made a giant flower from tissue paper and pipe cleaners. She made a blue sun out of construction paper to hang above her bed. Paul created a green moon. He is a Van Goghe fan already. Should I be worried? LOL He just had to have a reprint of Starry Night for his room.

We only have one movie theatre within thirty minutes. We recently saw The Bridge to Teribitha. Good family flick. Softly sad. Truly Imagitive. For Valentine's Day we took the kids with us to see Because I Said So. This one was not appropriate for the little ones.I had to keep reminding them throughout the show not to repeat certain words or phrases.

Our movie collection includes sci fi, children's and chick flicks. Nanny Mcphee was my Christmas present to the family. When all else fails tell your kids you're going to call Nanny Mphee. This is a cute movie about creative children [to say the least.} Awesome movie. It has a Mary Popins flare. Haunted Mansion is another must see if you haven't already. I'm not going to give the story line away this time.

The kids like to have games night with their father. Games teach important learning skills. Mom's part in games night involves cooking up some neat treats.

There is always something fun and interesting to do at our house.