kids

distance learning: day 1

erin

Mar 31, 2020 — 2 min read

Here we go...

Emma got her work done and then helped Olivia do some of hers.

It was a beautiful day. We spent most of it outside, which hasn't happened in a long time.

Emma got her wish and took a swim in the kiddie pool. FYI - it was maybe 60 degrees today.

I created an obstacle course along our sidewalk. Emma wanted me to go all the way around the block, but I was running out of activities for them to do.

After Braden got done working we took a walk around the neighborhood. The girls had a lot of fun finding painted rocks.

I bought a rope swing for the jungle gym. This jungle gym is the best money we've ever spent.

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