Our free time in January has been filled with numerous random outings. Visits to the arcade, that all SIX children enjoyed. Steven and the eldest three discovered a row of cars that race one another when played simultaneously. Oh boy. From that point, the game was on! We also made a trip up to Raleigh to enjoy our nearest Costco. Always well worth it. The majority of our free time however has mainly been filled with our love of games. We decided it was high time the older kids understood the respect one can gain for games when taught a great classic like Monopoly. They did a great job! Even Thatcher picked it up right away and he's only six. They did so well (and became so hooked) that we introduced The Game of Life and a few other favorites. Now, as the kiddos play throughout the day the eldest three wait patiently for the younger gals to fall fast asleep for nap or bedtime. At that point, they fully understand that Mom and/or Dad have three hours of uninterrupted game time, and thus, the fun begins.
