Entertaining Ourselves

I get a kick out of the games the kids come up with to entertain themselves. It makes me wonder why we buy toys because they spend most of their free time inventing new games...their favorite right now is playing dog. Emily puts Kelsie and Carter on leashes (John's ties) and leads them around, teaches them to fetch, and rewards them with treats. Sometimes the dogs break free and run away and that's when the real fun begins. I really love this game because it keeps all 3 of them entertained and after hearing the kids whimper and bark around the house I remember why I never want a dog.

Another favorite is building castles for the polly pockets to play in. We've had those cardboard blocks for years with no use...and now they are the favorite of my kids and the preschool kids.

Carter thinks his ducky tub is his own personal lazy boy chair. He carries it around with him and hops in it when he wants to watch Baby Einstein (he is obsessed by Baby Einstein).

And here is Carter with his "big trucker" from Grandpa Durrant. He loves it.