Moms Are People Too

I like to play in the woods.
From the time I was a kid building forts has always been fun.

Some people call this a "nesting" instinct.

Could be. Could be its just the sunshine, the rustling leaves, making something new.

This shelter was made with long branches and leaves. Its something you could do with your grandkids. I have a page at this blog called "Grandkids" that talks about other things I like to do with them as well.

Things that are down home, and inexpensive. Not the amusement park kind of stuff.

Sometimes when my kids are reminiscing about their childhood, I'm amazed at the crazy stuff they remember. With six kids, there was always lots of energy. We'd divide up chores, everything from unloading the car from a camping trip to making supper and dishes. It teaches life skills and kept them from boredom.

They knew if they complained about being bored I'd have a job for them.

I laugh, and sometimes blush, when they tell our stories. Hey, I had to get through it someway. After all, moms are people too!