Spring Break Activities.

This Spring Break, we're a stay-at-home family. Unlike some of our fanciful friends who are off travelling to various vacation hot spots. Would be nice to be chillin' by a pool somewhere, catching some warm rays, but honestly, I'm quite happy to spend two weeks at home. There's no shortage of things to be tackled around here. Like organize closets. Guess we'll see how many of those I get to!

But I felt the need to come up with some fun activities for the girls to do each day. Try to make their break a little more exciting than helping Mom clean out closets.

So, I created a Spring Break Activity Board.

Two activities per week day. Cards are drawn only by well-behaved children. As explained by the officer in charge, bad behaviour mandates the very severe punishment of losing your draw for the day. Yikes. Let's hope that's a no-go zone.

So bright and early... on this dull, grey morning... the draws were made.

Painting. Something I rarely permit, it makes so much mess. Were they ever excited. Not only did they paint a huge picture, but they painted on and off all day long, pretty much. Some abstract art is up for grabs. Originals, too. Anyone?

We took a break after lunch and headed to the coffee shop. In the rain. We live in Vancouver. But we had umbrellas. Yeah. We live in Vancouver.

Treats abounded in the form of hot chocolates, brownies and lemon cake. Then we bonded over Chinese Checkers and Spoons. Some of us didn't bond so well because it's hard when you don't win. Still trying to come to grips with that concept.

On the way home, we spied some crocuses pushing their way into our dreary world. Could it be that Spring is just around the corner?