The Hols - Day 3

Today was a slower, less active day, but another smooth day of togetherness.  We headed to the library this morning.  We wanted to get some new videos.  But also, we wanted to get some books about Colonial Williamsburg, where we are headed next week!  We also found some books of interest on the human body and ancient Egypt, two subjects we have been studying in our school time.  I know we’re supposed to be on a break from school work.  But honestly, I’ve never managed to make library time something we’ve fit into our schedule regularly, so this was a fun treat for all of us.



This afternoon, the children were eager to get some time to play in the pool.  However, it was propped up behind the shed and hadn’t been used since last summer.  I wasn’t sure if I would be able to get it out and get it cleaned up and set up for “swimming”.  I’m a slow learner, but I’m gradually realizing that I have more resources at my disposal than I regularly take advantage of.  Sir Luke went out behind the shed, armed with his saw and cut down the little up-start trees that were impeding his ability to move the pool.  He then pulled out the pool and brought it to the deck.  With the help of his sisters, he scrubbed, rinsed, scrubbed, rinsed and convinced Mama to grant it her seal of approval for filling and splashing!





The children had their version of water play …



… and I had mine!



(Who knew so much grime could build up on a deck … or that a power washer could remove it, like scraping butter off of a butter dish?)