Happy Kids
This afternoon, I gave Caleb an old CD player to take apart, along with some screwdrivers and pliers to help him.
Instead of spending his time playing video games (which he originally wanted to do), he ended up being totally enthralled with taking this thing apart, and spent at least 4-5 hours doing just that. He was so proud of himself and so excited about getting to do something like this.
I think I should go to yard sales and pick up random junk so he can take it apart and learn how to put it back together. I can only imagine how much he can learn by doing this kind of thing.
Noah, Bonnie, and Caleb spent much of the day riding their tricycles and toy trucks down the hill beside our house, then pushing them back up, over and over and over again. It is so much fun to watch them play! Wish I had taken pictures of that.
And this evening, James brought in a piece of bubble wrap. I was in the kitchen at the time, and heard a deafening "POP POP POP POP POP POP", and wondered what in the world it was. When I came into the livingroom, this is what I found- the kids were jumping on the bubble wrap:
They were having a blast. lol
Here are some pictures of Noah that I took the other day.
He wanted to look like a Walrus, I think.
I think he looks plain handsome in this picture- of course, I'm biased. But still..
And there's his personality shining through... lol (sneaky, mischievous, happy)
Here's Caleb and Noah having a "sword fight"... yes, oh yes, Noah is in his diaper still. He used his diaper as a sword sheath. lol I didn't let this battle last long. But it was so cute.
If you are reading, and have posted pictures of your kids having fun, please post the link in the comments below!
Instead of spending his time playing video games (which he originally wanted to do), he ended up being totally enthralled with taking this thing apart, and spent at least 4-5 hours doing just that. He was so proud of himself and so excited about getting to do something like this.
I think I should go to yard sales and pick up random junk so he can take it apart and learn how to put it back together. I can only imagine how much he can learn by doing this kind of thing.
Noah, Bonnie, and Caleb spent much of the day riding their tricycles and toy trucks down the hill beside our house, then pushing them back up, over and over and over again. It is so much fun to watch them play! Wish I had taken pictures of that.
And this evening, James brought in a piece of bubble wrap. I was in the kitchen at the time, and heard a deafening "POP POP POP POP POP POP", and wondered what in the world it was. When I came into the livingroom, this is what I found- the kids were jumping on the bubble wrap:
They were having a blast. lol
Here are some pictures of Noah that I took the other day.
He wanted to look like a Walrus, I think.
I think he looks plain handsome in this picture- of course, I'm biased. But still..
And there's his personality shining through... lol (sneaky, mischievous, happy)
Here's Caleb and Noah having a "sword fight"... yes, oh yes, Noah is in his diaper still. He used his diaper as a sword sheath. lol I didn't let this battle last long. But it was so cute.
If you are reading, and have posted pictures of your kids having fun, please post the link in the comments below!
Posted by Bethany at 8/30/2008 11:14 PM 
Categories: My kids and the cute things they say and do, Homeschooling
Categories: My kids and the cute things they say and do, Homeschooling
How sweet! :0)
My kids were helping me clean today, I *think* they were having fun :0)
http://ripeningonthevine.blogspot.com/2008/08/cleaning-day.html
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My DH did this as a boy, too, taking apart old electronics & learning how they work, tinkering & putting back together. He learned so much from it & today he's great at fixing all kinds of stuff. That's in part due to a grandfather who let him "help" with all kinds of home repairs. I think it's wonderful & important training. You're teaching him to be a responsible adult.
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Ack it ate my comment, I think! I've only had that problem one other time w/ your page. I'll wait to see if it shows up before rewriting it.
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We're doing the same with our boy--allowing him to take apart defunct electronics.
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Great idea! My hubby's parents let them work on an old junker car they had when the boys were younger. They learned a lot about cars and went on to do their own repairs as adults.
Be safe during this hurricane, Bethany! I think you're in Alabama, right? You might get winds and rain and tornadoes. Be careful!
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You have beautiful children. Looks like they really enjoyed themselves and they do look VERY happy!
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I am trying to catch up on posting since I have been without a computer for 2 months. I just posted some pictures of my kids on a train ride with my Grandma and also of Niyah on our new(to us)trampoline(a great yard sale find)
Bubble wrap is awesome, I always try to keep some for myself to pop.
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Noah looks exactly like kevin when he was a baby!
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BTW, have you seen the virtual bubble wrap to pop (for free)? It's addictive & the kids think it's fun.
Here's one site; there may be others:
http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/popnow.shtml
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A friend of mine gave her daughters a long roll of the bubble wrap as a gift for Christmas one year. Those kids had SOO much fun with that! I may do the same for my 2 yr old birthday as she LOVES the stuff. Oh, what fun it is to have kids.
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My brother took things apart as a kid, nothing held him fascinated for longer than a radio that he could explore the innards of. Putting something back together though...I don't think he ever got that far. But it is sooo much fun watching a little boy investigating the inner workings of something
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What a great idea! My son is constantly wanting to use a screw driver and what not to "fix things". I am heading the goodwill and make his day!
Btw, I really have been enjoying your blog.
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Your children are gorgeous!!
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Bethany,
Thanks for the great homeschooling reading sites. I looked at them today and am going to start my 1st grader reading these everyday. Also, the alphabet printable sheets for my preschooler are great.
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Shelly, I'm so glad that you could use those sites! Starfall is my favorite for teaching children to read. It really helped Bonnie improve by leaps and bounds...and Noah's learning from it too!
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I posted last week some pics of the kids:
http://milehimama.blogspot.com/2007/06/personality-test-friday-fun.html
We do the same thing for our boys - let them take apart junk.
My 10 got Snap Circuits Jr. for his birthday and spent hours and hours on it!
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Your kids are adorable!! Thank you so much for sharing!
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