Outside for Play

I'm not sure why I'm not writing more about the children lately. I would say it is because not much different is happening, but that wouldn't be true. Finwe has discovered words, real words, make life easier. He tries every sound. Inwe quizzes him in the van as we drive to and fro.

Oh, yes, that's his new decision: he must sit in the back row of seats with Inwe. Larien now has the coveted spot behind the driver's seat. Occasionally, Finwe changes his mind. Larien, amazingly, is sanguine about this and crawls into the seat with the yellow flower cover instead of the seat with the tan paw prints.

Probably the biggest change is that Phill and I purchased a swing set. Being rather frugal in big purchases, we chose a metal and plastic version instead of the wooden beam structure, which can reach up to a $1000. We have such better ways to spend $1000. $149, plus tax and shipping sounded so much better.

Honestly, the children love the swing set with attached slide and, if we ever get it built, teeter totter. There are three swings and one two seat glider. That makes space for our three plus the MaddJones kids, who have used it since we put most of it up on Tuesday. It isn't anchored. It isn't finished, but at least it is.