Getting out the Energy

We have this insane business in Bellingham. Some business geniuses (20-some-year old men judging from their promo videos) rented a former furniture warehouse, bought a bunch of trampolines and (presumably) got an iron-clad insurance policy and opened up Trampoline Zone.

It's exactly what it sounds like - an entire giant 20,000 foot warehouse of trampolines of various sizes, shapes, angles and bounce ability. Our kids, of course, love it!

For the record, their Mama does too! It's a great workout if you join the kids in their jumping and bouncing. It's a great cardiovascular workout and, if you jump the right way, you can get a solid abdominal workout at the same time. There's even a foam pit for the littles. It is definitely our kiddos favorite rainy day activity.

 

Our little Lily is in the throes of the Terrific Threes. She has this new (horrible) tactic. When she doesn't get what she wants, the SCREAMS at the top of her lungs. It is a screeching, howler monkey type scream. It is high pitched, loud and she stands there, with her little fists clenched and just opens her mouth to this infernal cacophony. It will be nice when she outgrows this phase. 

Jamisen has his moments but he's five now so he's more sophisticated in his resistance. Most of the time however, he is sweet and kind and helpful. He has such an inquisitive mind and loves to explore his surroundings. He's a natural builder and engineer and we know where he gets that from.

 Lily has also started getting an opinion on what she would like to wear every day. She is not a fan of dresses but she also doesn't like jeans. She likes cozy, stretchy, soft clothing. Thus, we are starting to find thicker soft stretchy pants for the more cold months in Washington because glorified yoga pants won't cut it in our cold winter months.