Busy Week

To say it's been a busy week is quite the understatement. In fact, Audra said on Tuesday, "Mom, we need to have one day a week where we don't do anything!" She is right, of course. Everything goes SO MUCH BETTER when we aren't always on the go. I think my girls might actually be sick of field trips. How many parents can say that?

On Tuesday we went to a pioneer games co-op. A group leader led us on a hike. Each student was designated a role on a pioneer trek- doctor, mom, daughter, scout, etc. At varying points along the route different things happened- mom broke her arm, grandpa died, and much more. Luckily, my girls survived (and there actually was a bit of luck- Audra quite literally almost stepped on a rattlesnake- yikes!). It fit along perfectly with our unit, and the girls really did enjoy themselves.

Today we went to a Living History Fair that aimed to bring to life the era of the Revolutionary War. The kids played games from that era, dipped candles in wax, saw a battle demonstration, used saws and augers, and made/tasted apple cider (my personal favorite).

And then tonight was the girls favorite- the library hosted a Fairy Tale Ball! The girls have been counting down the days and have looked forward to it like nothing else. I think we can safely say that we no longer need to take the kids to Disneyland. They are just fine on the Princess front.