Making Forts

These cold days are challenging Gram in finding new and exciting things to do with the boys.  We really, really miss being able to spend time outside.  Not only does it tire them out, but they are just so happy when they are outside.

This week I racked my brain for something that would entice them.  We've made forts with blankets downtstairs before and Otto did enjoy them for a few minutes, but I knew I had to step up my game.

I looked in the playroom at that treadmill that has been taking up space waiting for someone to use it, and thought aha!  It made the perfect frame for a cool crawl up fort with xmas lights.  The boys loved it and we could fit all of them plus one adult in the fort comfortably so that was a big win:)

Add some bears and lots of pillows, blankets and some padding for protection and we have a new play place for the winter.

I tried to get a photo of all boys in the fort together looking at me, but of course that didn't happen.  I have better success with videos for Milo, since he is non-stop on the move.  Otto is finally at the age where he will actually pose for me for a picture:)  Huxey, we are still working on those smiles when the phone is in sight.  Giggles and smiles come from action, not from sitting and looking at Gram and her silly phone!

All of my boys💙