Park Day

Today I took the kids to the park.  My assistant called in, she didn't want to work.  Normally that would freak me out, but lately my numbers have dropped so much that I'm actually losing money by having her work.  In addition, two of my full-time kids had a scheduled vacation day, so I was down to 3 kids in the morning.

I have one kindergartner that goes to the corner elementary that I had to pick up at 11:15.  With my assistant working, it's a piece of cake to run out and get him.  Without her I have to take all the kids with me.  But since there were only three, I thought it would be a great day for a trip to the park which sits right behind the elementary school.

After snack the boys got their tricycles, and the little girl walked beside me to the park.  The boys love that sort of thing!  They run and play like they are wild and crazy.  My backyard is tiny, and almost entirely concrete, so this gave them some much needed space that they don't get all day.

The days have finally turned to spring.  It was a pleasure to be out in the sunshine.

At 11:12 we headed over to the school and walked with the kinder home.  He was excited to see his friends there to pick him up, and it was so nice to be outside.

Once we got home I started to prepare lunch, and they still wanted to be outside.  After nap and dinner, we again went out in the backyard.  I love the warm days!  I even had to put sunscreen on the kids by late afternoon.  Their cheeks were beginning to pink!  I can't wait for summer.