This past weekend, while I was at a baby shower for my SIL, the Hottie Hubby and his crew embarked on a high seas adventure. They were like competitors preparing for the Madison Regatta or maybe at least giving the Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything some serious wind competition.
They were up for Michelle’s challenge, the hostess of this event over at Delightful Learning, but with some serious bending of the rules. The seas in our kitchen were tumultuous but calmed as if Jesus had awakened from a nap in our boats as the rules where thrown overboard with Jonah. (Can you tell we watched a lot of Veggie Tales this weekend?)
Since I was not present for the first ever Granola Regatta, the best I can do is give you what I found on Willow’s memory card.
The supplies were gathered.
Only one competitor had shown up initially. He will assist Captain Daddy.
I am guessing that Captain Daddy helped create the first craft. It appears to be sea-worthy. The ship also acquired a new shipmate, the hooded Mr. Me-Too.
A little wind was added from both sides.
Mr. Smackdown began working on his vessel. I am sure that watching Veggie Tales this weekend helped him design his craft.
A close-up of the ark.
Praise God, the competition gave the feverish Mr. Me-Too a smile.
It was decided that though we didn’t follow the rules what-so-ever beyond the supply list it still accomplished our goals of . . .
- having Daddy participate in school
- team work
- thinking
2 comments:
I think your goals make up for breaking the rules. If it gets your kids to think while working together and with daddy ~ then all the better. *Ü*
I think their design is very creative and I LOVED that they used the straws to move the boat. Finding unusual ways to use the supplies is a key component of the instant challenge.
Way to go Granola Gang! {and thanks for making this fun!}
You are such a fun writer! And, they are so cute. I think it is great how they work together:) Also, you guys were brilliant using the long tub--I couldn't think of any bucket & ended up letting the kids use the tub, which didn't work too well! I might need to get husband involved:)
PS: I'm added to your google reader but not getting your posts..I'm going to subscribe to RSS. Maybe problem on my end...
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