So my kids have had a bad case if cabin fever for about 3 or more months now.
There has been fighting, crying, screaming, and more. Just when I thought they were going kill each other we got some sun.
Yesterday wasn't the warmest of days. Rain off and on but the snow in the yard had melted enough that the weather wasn't going to deter Josh from his goal for the day.
He got out as early as he could and started pulling pieces out from the shed. Carefully counting to make sure it was all there he began piecing everything together.
A couple if times he came into the house upset that he just couldn't remember how to go it and it was never going too get done!
Yet he NEVER gave up.
2 hours after the start of his project he came in almost defeated. So close to being done and he just could not get the last of it together.
Mom please come help.
Out I went and as we worked together with a few pinches and sore hands we finished his project for the day. Oh the joy he had and the sense of accomplishment.
He may have needed some help at the end but he had completed a project from beginning to end and he struggles with things like that.
Now it was time to enjoy the fruits of his labour and he invited all his siblings to join in, and they did.
There was no more fighting just pure joy and laughter. Josh had brought some much needed peace to the house.
What was this magical project you ask?
He set up the trampoline.
Such a small thing in the grand scheme of things but so big to the kids. Almost like remembering that life does begin again and there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel.
I have my last day of work of Tuesday and then I can wait to begin the spring clean up on my home.
For the first time ever I am excited to hit that cleaning project and to wash winter away. My kids have helped to show me how such a small thing like cleaning out the house for spring can bring us all so much joy.
How has spring sprung at your home?
Here are some pictures and a video for you to enjoy :)
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