Our summer book club for kids met on Monday. This month we read Hotel for Dogs, a fun kid caper that leaves you wondering, "Where are their parents?" until you realize the book was written in 1971-- back in the day when it was safe enough for parents just to tell kids to be home before dark. We made dogbone shaped gingerbread cookies and dog puppets after we talked about the book. Last month we read Poppy, by Avi and next month we're reading Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. (All the boxes and buckets in the photo are exiles from the mudroom while Brandan works on shelves.)
Becky offered the kids a quarter for each fly they killed. So far Abe has earned $1.25 and Helen $0.25. Sadly, there are still 3 or more flies tormenting us (hard to count them when they don't hold still.)
We've had record setting temperatures this week. On two days it was 109! It was only 103 degrees on the day we escaped to a nearby creek to cool off.
A swiftly moving channel alongside the creek made a natural water slide.
With juicy blackberries overhanging the creek, we even got a yummy snack.
2 comments:
Ah ha-- a fly bribe! Great idea. We are also currently tormented. Fun book list--my girls are big Poppy fans.
Love the book club for kids! I have never heard of fly bribes, but might seriously consider it in the future when Sasha can participate with all the flies we've been getting lately.
Post a Comment