It is hot, really really really hot, and my van is still in the shop, so we are stuck indoors. It is also the middle of the evil hot Summer, and the “I’m bored” phrase is making it’s way through the house. I’m trying to keep the kiddos happy and busy, but it sure is messy.

The boys could spend hours building with blocks. We have several bins throughout the house. They also love to knock their towers down, and Agnes screams “Whee” whenever a big block mess hits the floor.

Agnes’ favorite indoor game is dump all of the toy bins on the floor, and then take out the bottom of the toy bins, and play with that. Yes, the toy bin inserts are so much cooler than the toys.

The kids have also started to love films, all kinds, doesn’t matter. As long as it’s brand new (to them) they’ll watch it. Thade prefers campy movies from the 90’s, and Dylan would watch every Toy Story movie 24 hours a day.

Of course Thade is reading. I have to keep on him to do it, but he is reading 4-5 chapters a day. That reminds me, we need to get those library books back before Friday.

Thade has become mega helpful this Summer. He loves to clean-up after Agnes, and helps with chores around the house. I let him have a little time on the Wii, to say thanks for being so very helpful.

I am still cooking, cleaning, and kinda gardening, although I try to stay out of the Sun as much as possible. Today I started the prep-work on painting our bedroom. I cleaned most of the trim, and started taping off all of the woodwork. Hope my hubby doesn’t mind, I’m ready to get the project going.

So how to you like to beat the Summer heat without going batty indoors?