Spring Breaks our Backs

Every Spring Break I try to plan a few fun activities for our kids to go and do.  We don't usually travel during this week, but we will go on hikes, visit a museum, or go to the beach, just to get out of the house.  Some of my children have not been appreciative of these outings, claiming that they are not very much fun.  They would prefer to just stay at home.  Well, this week, we did just that.  We stayed at home and worked on a massive home improvement project.  We painted the family room a sage green color and my bedroom a cream color (yeah, the yellow is gone!), and moved all of the furniture out of two bedrooms and the family.  The furniture was moved to prepare for new carpet!  Maddie and Patrick were instrumental in assisting with the painting, and Jayd provided needed muscle for moving around the large furniture.  Until the carpet is completed (it should be done on Monday), we are living a little cramped in the rooms of the house, but we are finding ways to survive.  I asked the kids if they preferred just staying at home for the week.  Their answer,  "It was kind of boring, there wasn't a lot to do."  Jayd finally couldn't stand life without the TV, he brought one back in the house!