Last Monday the boys had a day off from school for Presidents day. The night before I said to Michael, "What should I do fun with the kids tomorrow?" Without any thought, he said, "You should do a scavenger hunt!" Of course, why didn't I think of that? He helped me come up with a random list of things for the kids to do as we drove around town. I got some snapshots and video of it all. The kids thought it was pretty fun, and it didn't take a whole lotta effort. I typed out 10 "tasks" and cut them up into strips and put them in a bag. They took turns drawing out each task. The video below goes in order (though I don't anticipate everyone will want to see the video because I'm not much of one to watch videos on blogs--its comical at times--especially the part where I didn't realize I was recording...he he he).
This task read, "Climb a tree and take a picture in it"
Do "hook em" next to a sign that says TEXAS
Climb on the longhorn statue
Go down a slide together
Climb a fence
Drive the car (pretending)
The last task said: "Go to McDonalds for lunch" they were pretty excited about that!
Do "hook em" next to a sign that says TEXAS
Climb on the longhorn statue
Go down a slide together
Climb a fence
Drive the car (pretending)
9 comments:
You are such a fun mom. I'm going to have to remember all of these fun ideas.
Fun idea! I bet my kids would love that. Especially driving the car. Recently I let Cora pretend to drive the car for the first time. She said, "Mom I need a key." I don't think so little woman!!
What a cute idea, I love it.
But I really think you should have let them actually drive the car. C'mon they're responsible!
You are such a good mom! What a fun day they must have had. I am glad you are waiting a few more years to let them drive! ;)
I think we were the only ones that had school on Monday!
I'm saving this idea for Spring Break. :o)
what a great idea. You should make a book about what fun things there are to do with kids. I'd buy it!
i had such a blast watching that video! not that i don't love your pics, cuz I do! but it was so nice seeing kids doing things like my kids do...it has inspired me to get out our video camera and start using it more!
I'm sitting in PR. Your siblings and their wives are at a PR baseball game, the kids are asleep (I actually got them in bed close to on time and after stories & many songs they fell asleep) I sent out AMIConnect and now I'm catching up on your blog and having a GREAT TIME! It is wonderful and I'm loving catching up.
This was a GREAT idea!!!!! Can I share it next week on AMIConnect - as if from you? Thanks for sharing! I love it when I get to sit quietly and enjoy!!!!
Love you, MOM
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