Kids' Day!

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was probably Sadie's age. My dad took us to a ward pancake breakfast. Mom didn't come - had no clue why. After being there a few minutes, Dad said "Let's go home" and somehow talked us all into it. We came home to a big surprise - it was Kids' Day at our house! Mom was home getting things set up. My favorite thing was the fishing booth!



Well, I alway thought that someday I would do a Kids' Day. Over the past few years, Ash has contemplated around the Mother's Day and Father's Day holidays...why we don't have a kids' day. I agree with her. Some moms might say that EVERY day is Kids' day, but I think kids deserve a day to be honored and to not have to lift a finger.


Saturday morning the kids woke up to Kids' day. They each had a little present (hula-hoops for the girls and playdough for Nate) waiting for them with a "Happy Kids' Day" sign. We ate donuts (a rare occurance in our house) while watching cartoons as a family (another rare occurance). We watched and lazed for a long time. Then we did the fishing booth. It was so fun hooking little prizes to the fishing line and the kids loved it. Crepes with strawberries, banana and yogurt for lunch. The girls didn't have to do their hair, no chores, no cleaning after meals. Just lots of playing and having a relaxing day.

At one point in the day, Ash said "This is one of the best days of my life." Wow! She's easy to please.

Crazy. No other words for this picture. I didn't even know this happened. I just found this picture on the computer.

Karla sent Nate his very own watering pail. He is so proud of it and helps me water every day. He sets his pail right next to mine on the deck.