Always something fun to do

There is so many fun things to do and so little time! I am so thankful for all the fun and FREE resources there are for me to engage the kids. We recently started going to the Home Depot first Saturday kids events. The kids get free aprons and get to do a project (this month they built a basket with apples on it). They get a pin to put on their apron for every project they do. Elijah and Alora were both excited to use the forbidden nails and hammer.
On Wednesdays we have started to go to bilingual story time at the library in White Salmon. It is geared toward preschoolers and both kids are picking up a tremendous amount of Spanish. They also get to do a craft and play in a kid's only story time room afterward. They have learned some very fun songs in Spanish like Chocolate and Mis Amigos.
The library is also hosting a Lego club that the kids are doing. The library provides the Legos and the kids creations are put on display in the library. Elijah made a crane and Alora made a train.
The library and the local movie theater also have free movies that the kids have enjoyed going to. They have recently seen Toy Story 3 and The Polar Express. Their favorite part is the free popcorn and lemonade!
We have also been lucky to visit the Children's Museum, the Zoo, and the Science Musuem for under two dollars during certain days of the month.
I feel so blessed that there are so many resources for families to have fun with their kids, even if their budgets are tight!!
I just checked the paper today and there are at least twenty free holiday events for kids locally in town in the next month; Christmas parade and tree lighting, Nutcracker Ballet preformed by the local dance troupe, the firefighter's parade of lights, sled rides with Santa, etc!
I can't imagine having raised kids in any other generation when moms stayed in the house most of the day with their children. I think I would have gone stir crazy!!