Games with Kids

I'm lucky enough to get to play lots of games and do lots of fun activities with my kids.  Here's a few examples:

I spy

Playing "I spy" in the car tonight:

A: Let's play I spy!

A: I'll go first. I spy something blue.

M: Is it the CD player?
A: No.
M: Is it this bag?
A: No. It's the air fusher. (air conditioner)
B: Bailey turn!
M: Ok Bailey.
B: I spy something buwh.
A: Is it the sky? (It's dark out . . .)
B: No!
A: Is it this? (pink/grey car seat)
B: No.
A: Air condisher?
B: Air cisher!!

Repeat - with each of them selecting the air conditioner every time.

Hide and Seek

How to play hide-and-seek with Amyrlin.

I count: 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . 5 . . . 6 . . . 7 . . . 8 . . . 9 . . . 10!

She counts: 1 . . . 2 . . . 3,6,7,8,9,10!

This gives me approximately 4 seconds to hide in our playroom which does not boast an abundance of hiding spots for individuals weighing over 50 pounds.

On the other hand, since Amyrlin is guaranteed to be in the last spot in which I hid, I still have an advantage!

(Facebook March 9, 2014)

Reading

Overheard:

Daddy: Macaroni

Bailey: Ararh

D: Balloon

B: 'oon
B: Dog
D:Yes, that's a dog!
B: Dog!
D: No, that's an ostrich.
B: Dog!
D: That's a turtle.
B: Dog!
D: Sheep . . .

(Facebook March 16, 2014)