Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Playtime



With six kids, playtime is essential and frequent!  Of course there are many times when a busy Mom must get some work done and the kids need to entertain themselves and each other, but Mom is close by to help out, referee when needed, and sometimes even document with photos.  This Mom of six cherishes the years she was able to spend playing with kids:

 Balls in a bowl were fun for all of the babies.

As was this cute hand puppet.


 This portable "jungle gym" of toys was very useful.

Beach balls and playground balls are always popular with kids of all ages.


This pink rocking horse was very well loved.


Bright colored crib toys can entertain baby when she wakes up.

Or Baby can play on and roll around on a blanket or the floor.

And soon baby can sit up and play. Keys and nesting toys are always fun!

Couch cushions can be fun to play with too and make a fun kid sandwich!

Johnny Jump Up hangs in the doorway on a spring and lets baby jump and play while Mom works nearby.


A wind up swing was an essential for a busy Mom of six.  Siblings can help entertain baby too!


 Trikes

and more trikes

and more trikes.  We have had many vehicles of all colors for many kids

And don't forget the bikes!



Wooden building blocks are another essential



And Legos, of course.

 
Every little girl needs a favorite dolly .

And Doctor's Kits are fun toys too!

Everyone should have a Teddy Bear . . . 

or even an entire shelf of teddy bears and other stuffed animals.

 And don't forget trips to the playground with the merry go round . . . 

the swings . . . 

and the monkey bars.  

 A wading pool is essential for the hot summer days . . . 

And the beach is fun to visit even when it's not that hot!


Don't forget to spend some time just playing on the grass!



Playing Basketball

Or climbing trees

Or in the mud!!


Lots and lots of paper and crayons are essentials for a family of kids.  Dad of six brought this big roll of yellow paper home from work one day, and we used it for many projects over many years.  

 The chalkboard and easel are always fun too.

An abundance of board games are helpful for rainy days and Sundays.

As are puzzles of all sizes.


What are your favorite playtime memories??






4 comments:

  1. I really loved looking at the pics of the kids. They must be close the same age as mine - the gold bowl and ball, the Big Wheels, Johnny Jump up... Made me smile. Unlike the little one here that prefers the ground to hanging out in a tree... Thanks for sharing these.
    Kimberly
    Passing Down the Love #AtoZ

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    1. It's been a treat going through the old photos and finding the memories. And now they are all adults, some with kids of their own. Thank you for stopping by!

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  2. I love this fabulous list! Thank you so much for this wonderful collection of great activities to do with the kiddos.

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    1. I'm sure I missed many of our fun activities, but I didn't use the camera as much as I should have in those days!

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